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Chapter 16 Shocking Revelations

Dora's POV

I dragged my aching body back to the training yard for another grueling day. It was only my second session and already my muscles screamed in protest. But refusal wasn't an option, no matter how much I dreaded the pain ahead.

"Back for more punishment, orphan Annie?" Debbie sneered as I passed. Her friends snickered at the jab.

I kept my eyes down, refusing to give them the satisfaction of seeing their words land. Their petty cruelty frustrated me, but until I grew strong enough to defend myself, I had no choice but to endure.

At least I had one friendly face in this place. Stella waved from across the yard, giving me an encouraging thumbs up. "Go girl, you can do it!"

I managed a weak smile in return. Her tireless optimism in the face of my failures never wavered.

Shane, the instructor, paired us off to practice grappling forms. Of course, I was put with the youngest of the new recruits - the only ones at my low skill level. Their innocent youthfulness sparked my nurturing
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