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Chapter 72 - Betrayed

Valentine walks with an air of determination, his every step purposeful, though his heart is far from settled. His thoughts are a turbulent sea, roiling with emotions he scarcely knows how to control. The creature that looms on the horizon, a threat to all they hold dear, barely registers in his mind. It is the thought of Selena, only Selena, who occupies the landscape of his complicated mind, his heart—his very soul.

He arrives at Selena’s home, a modest yet inviting cottage nestled at the heart of Laketown. Mrs. Robinson greets him at the door with a warm, knowing smile. Her eyes, however, hold a trace of concern as she surveys the young man before her, sensing the weight he carries.

“Good morning, Valentine,” she says, her voice gentle yet probing. “What brings you here so early? Selena’s already at work.”

Valentine nods, though disappointment flickers in his eyes. “I wanted to see her, but... perhaps it’s better this way. May I speak with you for a moment, Mrs. Robinson?”

She step
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