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Chapter 42

Author: Marvea
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Hannah’s POV:

The chandelier hung over the dining room like a crown, casting a warm glow over the setting. Its crystals sparkled, reflecting the multitude of emotions swirling in the air. The clicking of spoons against fine china with mumbling from earlier had stopped and was now replaced by a tense silence swirling in the air like a haunting ghost.

I took in the faces of all my family members seated at the table. My mother was the picture of disbelief, her mouth slightly agape as she tried to process what was happening. Across from her, my younger brothers wore expressions that blended confusion with shock—their eyes darting between me and Adam, who has just openly claimed to be my boyfriend. And then there was Maria, a water droplet still dazing her lips, the aftermath of the outpour she made that had unceremoniously landed on Stiles. Stiles himself had an amusing mix of irritation and confusion, which only deepened the tension.

My father walked over to where we stood. “Welcome to
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