As Polaris returned to the mansion, a heavy weight hung over her shoulders. The revelations she had uncovered weighed on her mind, but she knew she couldn’t share them with anyone—not yet. The mansion felt different, almost suffocating, as she walked through the grand hallways that echoed with memories.She spotted Hero standing near the entrance, his brows furrowed in concern as he caught her eye. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Polaris turned and hurried toward the staircase, her heart racing.“Polaris!” Hero called after her, but she didn’t look back.Once in the sanctuary of her room, she slammed the door behind her, leaning against it as if it could shield her from the world outside. The familiar comfort of her bed beckoned, and she collapsed onto it, burying her face in the pillows. She wanted to scream, to cry, to let out the tumult of emotions swirling within her, but all she could do was lie there in silence.Minutes passed, and just as she beg
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