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Chapter 157

Author: Zaya Andrew
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-31 22:00:29

Serena's POV

I looked at her profile, the gentle vulnerability inscribed on her features. "You don't have to 'do' anything to deserve kindness, Sophia. Sometimes people just… want to see you happy."

Her gaze flickered to me, considered, almost searching. Then she smiled very slightly. "Maybe you're right."

I stood up, stretching my arms. "Anyway, enough sulking about miracles. I'm heading in for the shower first before you monopolize the hot water."

That earned me a fake groan, but she did not protest.

The bathroom fogged up quickly as I stepped into the spray, having the weight of the day sluiced away by the water.

When I was done, I wrapped myself in a towel and padded back into the room. Sophia had already laid out her gown on the bed, the fabric a bright pink color that glowed in the light.

"Your turn," I said, shaking water out of my hair.

Sophia sprang up instantly and disappeared into the bathroom, humming to herself.

I dried myself off slowly and slipped into my own dress. Sop
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