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They met again without arrangement.No intermediary. No summons. No strategic framing. Lillian was crossing the upper corridor when Elena stepped out from the opposite side, tablet tucked under her arm, expression composed
Lillian did not sit down when Beatrice began again.She remained standing near the window, arms folded tightly across her chest, as if holding herself together required constant pressure.







