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Chapter 36

Author: Quin Gee
last update publish date: 2026-05-07 05:06:52

ELYRA.

The rays of the morning sun streamed through the thin curtains in bright, stubborn rays, landing directly on my face like it had a personal grudge against me. I groaned and rolled over, burying my face in the pillow.

For a few seconds, my mind floated in that lazy space between sleep and waking. Then suddenly, everything rushed back.

My eyes flew open.

“Wait—!”

Today was the D-day of my mini fashion gala.

I shot upright so fast my head spun. My phone was lying on the bedside table, vibr
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