The morning sun filtered weakly through the heavy clouds, casting a dull glow over Hampton. The events of the previous day weighed heavily on everyone, leaving a palpable tension that clung to the air like mist. Most people still called her Hannah, and Hannah stood on the balcony outside her room. The biting wind chilled her skin, but she welcomed the chill, something to ground her. She wrapped her arms around herself as memories rose again: that fateful night when her life changed forever, when Ericka, the real Hannah, had marked her. Her pale skin was a constant reminder, her new reality written on her body. Behind her, the door creaked open, and a familiar presence broke through her isolation. It was Hadzen. “Standing out here won’t help,” Hadzen said quietly, approaching her with steady steps. His voice, though calm, carried concern. “You’ll catch a cold.” Hannah didn’t turn to face him. “A cold is the least of my worries.” Hadzen let out a deep sigh, halting beside her
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