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Chapter 18: A Quiet Life

Penulis: Blessed B
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ASTRID'S POV

The morning sun filtered through the dense canopy, casting dappled light onto the forest floor. The cabin, nestled deep within the woods, stood as a testament to the life we had built—secluded, simple, and safe.

The forest hummed with its usual rhythm—crickets, wind, rustling leaves—but I had learned to listen for more than just sounds. After five years, the silence became a language of its own. Every branch crackle, every howl in the distance meant something. Safety. Danger. A memory I didn’t want. I couldn't still get over the fact that Scarlett can likely trace us back here

“Ma!” a small voice shouted, breaking the moment.

Inside, the scent of herbs and freshly baked bread filled the air. I stood at the wooden counter, kneading dough with practiced hands. The rhythmic motion was soothing, a routine that grounded me. The scent of herbs and roasted rabbit still clung to my fingers.

“Yes, baby?” I said and turned, wiping my hands on my apron.

River burst through the do
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