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85:A World That Isn't Ours

Penulis: Muleba Makukula
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-05 02:00:36

Arielle’s POV

I stood quietly, watching Soraya as she spoke to Angelina in a low tone.

The moment we arrived, the sky had already dimmed into evening, and the place was glowing with soft golden lights that made everything look… beautiful and different.

Angelina had been waiting for us at the entrance.

She greeted Soraya like they were close, as if they had known each other for years instead of barely speaking.

And when her eyes landed on me,

I felt it.

The shift that was followed by a silent ju
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