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Chapter 99

Author: Nakshathra
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-23 19:21:56

The orphanage was alive with the chatter and laughter of children as I stood near the staff desk, discussing upcoming medical checkups for the kids. It felt good to be back in a place where kindness thrived, but I was also constantly aware of the tension in my life.

As I wrapped up my conversation, I heard a commotion outside. One of the kids ran in, shouting, “He’s been stung!”

I rushed outside, heart pounding, only to find Aiden standing there, clutching his arm. He had just crushed a scorpion beneath his shoe, and though he tried to appear nonchalant, his face betrayed the pain.

I instinctively moved toward Aiden, but before I could take a step, Ryan grabbed my wrist, his grip firm and unyielding.

“Let him deal with it,” Ryan said, his voice laced with anger. “He’s not a child.”

“Ryan, I know him,” I said, meeting his fiery gaze. “He wouldn’t take care of himself even if it was life-threatening.”

Ryan’s jaw tightened, but I pulled my hand free and walked toward Aiden.

Aiden glanced
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  • RAGING FLAME   Flashback 27

    The night air was thick with finality as I packed my things and left the mansion behind—along with the memories, the pain, and the darkness it harbored. Every step I took away from that place felt like shedding a weight off my chest, but the further I went, the more I realized how deeply my father’s betrayal had wounded me. Even leaving Aiden behind, with all the history we shared, felt like a necessary step in a journey that no longer had any clear destination.The city lights grew dim as I sped away, and by the time I reached Mia’s house, the moon was hanging low in the sky, casting long shadows over her quiet neighborhood. I knocked softly at first, hesitant to disturb her, but the need for someone—anyone—was stronger than my hesitance. My second knock was firmer, and after a few moments, the door opened to Mia’s familiar face, her warm smile faltering when she saw the state I was in.“Amira?” Her voice was full of surprise, then concern as she took in my tear-streaked face, the ha

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