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Chapter 398: Elena Supports Without Shadow
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2026-03-10 18:22:25Elena did not sit beside Lillian when the testimony ended.
She did not reach for her hand or stand too close as they exited the building. There were cameras at a distance, observers who would read meaning into posture and proximity if given the chance.
So Elena did something quieter.
She walked a half step behind.
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