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Chapter 82

Author: Diti Koshy
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[Elara]

“Mommy! Where are you taking me, Mommy?”

Cora tries to chase after us, but I look over my shoulder and tell her to stay put.

She does as she’s told, helplessly staring as my father starts dragging me out of the banquet.

I don’t try to fight him. The last thing I want is to make a scene—especially this soon.

Once we’re away from the main hall, he hurls me forward.

“I don’t know what you think you’re trying to pull,” he snaps, straightening his coat like I’m the embarrassment here, “but l
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