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Chapter 46

Author: Lana Mora
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  Celeste felt a whirlwind of emotions before she climbed up to the roof.

  Was she really going to have a heart-to-heart with Jeremy? The thought made her skin itch nervously. But as soon as she reached the roof, the noises in her mind subsided.

  She stood on the edge of the roof and gazed at the vast forest that stretched to the horizon and the sun that was slowly sinking behind the trees, painting the sky with a radiant palette of orange and red hues. Wispy clouds drifted across the sky, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of shapes and colors.

  For a short moment, she was lost in sight. She stepped closer to the edge of the roof, the wind tugging at her hair and clothes.

  She looked to her side and found Jeremy was also staring at the land and the sky far away from them.

  They sat on the eaves, leaning against the warm brick wall of the house. They enjoyed the silence and peace that enveloped them. Neither of them felt the need to say anything.

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