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CHAPTER 154: THE TEST OF TIME

Author: SARAHJOY
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The seasons shifted as time carried Arabela and Christine further along the path they had chosen together. What started as a small, hopeful initiative had blossomed into something far greater than either of them could have imagined. The town had transformed—not just in its physical spaces but in the hearts of its people.

The community center was now a beacon of creativity and connection. Every wall told a story, every event brought laughter and inspiration, and every face that passed through its doors carried a spark of hope. But with growth came challenges, and the weight of responsibility began to press on them both.

Arabela sat in the quiet office at the back of the center, poring over the latest budget reports. The numbers weren’t promising. Attendance had been steady, but funding was running thin. She leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples as a sense of exhaustion settled over her.

Christine appeared in the doorway, a paintbrush in her hand and a streak of green acro
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