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Chapter 9 – The Paper That Changed Everything

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last update Last Updated: 2025-09-30 07:14:25

After what seems like a long night.

That morning Camilla stood under the shower, letting the warm water run over her face until her skin turned pink. She hadn’t slept more than two hours, but she didn’t care. Today was happening whether she was ready or not. She pressed her forehead against the tile, whispering to herself.

It’s only a year. One year. Aunt Roseline needs me to do this.

Her chest hurt as she stepped out and wrapped herself in a towel.

She didn’t have much to choose from. But she pulled on a cream dress she had bought two years ago, back when she thought her first marriage would be full of flowers and laughter and music. At least it was her first marriage, she told herself it wouldn’t hurt to dress up a little for herself. Not for Adrian. Never for him.

She brushed her hair, tied it into a low bun, and put on the light necklace Zoe had once given her for her birthday. That was it. Simple. Quiet.

When she came out of her room, the smell of onions and pepper hit her nose.

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