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Chapter 117

作者: Diti Koshy
last update 公開日: 2026-02-10 19:53:06

[Elara]

Seeing Nora after so long almost takes me by surprise.

So much so that when we finally come face to face, no words come out of my mouth. My hands hang awkwardly at my sides, and for a second, all I can do is stare.

“Oh my God, Elara. You’re finally here.” Nora throws her arms around me, hugging me tightly enough to wake me out of my thoughts. I hug back, even if it’s a bit slow and slightly reluctant, my fingers curling into the soft fabric of her shirt. “I’m so, so, so happy. You have
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