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Chapter 6

Author: Anonymous
It didn't really matter that Jacob didn't care. Looking back, I shouldn't have let my heart get so tangled up in something so small and fleeting.

After nearly two full days on a plane, I finally landed in Ameren.

I was greeted by staff from the embassy, all dressed neatly in suits. Their presence made this foreign land feel just a bit more like home. As soon as we met, they warmly took the luggage from my hands.

"Ms. Stone, welcome! I'm Charles Graham," one of them said.

On the drive to my residence, I stared out at the towering cityscape, imagining myself someday returning home, armed with knowledge, ready to help build a stronger future for my country.

Charles struck up a conversation as we drove. "Our country's in a period of rapid development now, but what we really need right now is talent.

"If you could bring back even a bit of the advanced techniques you learn here, Ms. Stone, that would be a huge contribution."

His words stirred something in me. "That's exactly why I ca
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