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Author: Chiara
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Elen stared longingly out of her window, her desire to go outside growing stronger by the second. How could she possibly find a reason to leave? The air felt heavy with the weight of her yearning for freedom. Suddenly, Rami's suggestion to buy something for her brothers offered a glimmer of hope. Elen seized upon the idea, seeing it as the perfect excuse to step outside, knowing full well that there was something she needed to check on for her own benefit.

"Yes! Let's buy something for my brothers!" Elen chimed in, a sense of relief evident in her smile.

"Alright, but first we need the permission of the grand duke," Rora declared, dashing off to seek the duke's approval.

As she waited for Rora's return, Elen took the opportunity to meticulously plan their purchases. She considered what gifts would bring joy to her brothers and, after much thought, settled on the idea of buying watch for them. And lastly, she needed to go to that place. Meanwhile, Ram
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