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Chapter 23 – A Quiet Strength

Penulis: Mirabel
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-09-25 20:44:53

(Ella’s POV)

The pale light of dawn crept across the cabin floor, spilling warmth where Ella’s sketchbook still lay tucked beneath her pillow. She lay awake, staring at the beams of light, while listening to the hush of the waking forest. Her whispered vow from the night before still lingered in her chest, it was fragile but still alive: Even if he never chooses me, I refuse to falter, I will still stand my ground.

That was enough to give her enough strength to rise.

She dressed with delibera
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