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CHAPTER 232

Author: IT_WRITES
last update publish date: 2026-08-30 12:43:06

Not Yet Finished

For several long moments, Thomas remained kneeling beside the cradle.

His fingertips rested lightly upon the tiny brass plaque while sunlight streamed through the round window above, illuminating the three engraved words with quiet determination until they seemed almost alive against the polished ash wood.

Not Yet Finished.

The sentence settled deep within him.

Not because it surprised him.

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