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A flicker of hope

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Marilyn’s POV

The next morning, sunlight streamed through my curtains like nothing was wrong. Birds chirped outside. A car horn honked outside.Somewhere downstairs, my aunt hummed while she made breakfast.

Normal.

Everything felt painfully normal.

Except me.

I dragged myself out of bed, my limbs heavy, my eyes stinging from lack of sleep. When I stepped into the kitchen, Aunt Agnes glanced up at me, a soft frown tugging at her brows.

“You look pale,” she said gently. “Rough night?”

I didn’t ans
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