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Chapter sixty-one: The Weight Of Leadership
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**A Desperate Cry for Guidance**Caden trudged through the forest, the familiar paths winding around him like a comforting yet heavy blanket. Each step he took resonated with the profound uncertainty that loomed over his heart, an ache that felt almost physical. The sun filtered through the lush green canopy above, bathing everything in a soft, golden light that danced with shadows on the ground. The air was thick with the earthy scents of pine needles and damp soil, but today, they felt tinged with a bittersweet nostalgia, a reminder of simpler times when the burdens of responsibility felt lighter.As he approached his parents' home, nestled among the towering trees that seemed to whisper secrets of the past, he caught a glimpse of them seated on the porch. The sight was instantly soothing; they were framed by the warm light of the evening, their silhouettes glowing with an air of tranquility. Their expressions radiated warmth, love, and a depth of understanding that had always been
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