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Chapter Fourteen: The Edge of Burnout
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2025-04-17 06:50:15
Eliora Rosiehello dear readers, I hope you are doing well Every story has a turning point, a moment when everything changes—and for Sharon, this chapter is no different. Tension is building, both in her academic world and in her relationship with Jayden. But as the pressure continues to mount, someone from her past shows up, and suddenly, nothing feels as certain as it once did. Can she keep her cool? Or will the past come back to haunt her? Let me know your thoughts on this chapter! Do you think Sharon is handling the stress well, or is she on the edge of losing it? And what about Jayden—how do you feel about his role in all of this? Stay tuned for more—things are about to get even more complicated.
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