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Chapter 53

Author: E. Nuella
last update publish date: 2026-10-18 21:38:36

Selene barely slept that night.

Even after Zayden held her close and reassured her that they would face whatever came next together, her mind kept returning to the nurse. They had finally found someone who had been present during her hospitalization. Someone who might remember what happened when she lost her baby.

By morning, Selene's nerves were stretched thin.

Zayden noticed as soon as she entered the dining room.

"You didn't sleep well."

It wasn't a question.

Selene sat down and reached for
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