"I'm ready," I said firmly, my voice steady despite the turmoil brewing inside me as I alighted from the car.Kiara's sharp gaze met mine, searching for hesitation, but there was none. Her lips pressed into a thin line as she nodded. “Alright, let’s go.”We walked through the dense forest, the crunch of leaves beneath our feet the only sound between us. The tension was palpable, but I didn’t care. All I could think about was revenge. Every step felt heavier, as if the forest itself were trying to stop me.Kiara walked a few paces ahead, her stride confident, when I noticed an old woman struggling to carry a bundle of wood. She was hunched over, her thin frame swaying under the weight.“Wait,” I called out to Kiara, who barely glanced back. Ignoring her dismissive shrug, I approached the old woman.“Let me help you,” I offered, taking the bundle from her arms.She looked up at me, her eyes impossibly dark, as if they could swallow the light. Her gaze held me captive, and for a momen
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