Eve With the absence of rain came the scorching sun. Fortunately, there was a beach in the pack, and I needed to clear my head. Nina, the queen of obnoxiousness, breezed into the castle only to disappear again a few days later. It was a pattern at this point—she came, occupied space, irritated everyone, and left before anyone could breathe easy. It was a relief whenever she was gone, and I planned to take full advantage of her latest departure. I needed to leave and return before dinner. I pulled a sundress over my bikini, packed a few snacks, a blanket, and sunscreen into a bag. Crystal had gotten me my journal, the one I had kept while I was married to that gold digger. I planned to read, reminisce, and fortify my hatred for Lance. The beach was perfect. The sand, the heat, the waves, and the lack of rules made it the perfect escape. I spread my blanket, lay on the sand, and simply obse
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