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175. Shadows of Doubt
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2025-06-03 00:00:55|| Lilac’s POV ||
I woke up to the warm caress of sunlight on my face, the golden beams filtering through the curtains and painting the room in soft hues. For a moment, I lay still, my mind groggy and disoriented. The events of the previous night came rushing back— Madeline’s revelation, the unsettling truth about Elias, and the weight of the decisions I had to make. But for now, in the quiet of Elara’s apartment, I felt a rare sense of calm. “Good morning, sleepyhead,” Elara’s voice broke through the silence, her tone light but carrying an undercurrent of concern. “Morning,” I mumbled, sitting up and rubbing the sleep from my eyes. The couch was comfortable, but my body ached from the awkward position I’d slept in. “Where are the rest?” I asked, glancing around the room. “Well, they left after you dozed off,” Elara said, sitting down beside me. She handed me a steaming mug of coffee, the rich aroma immediately waking me up. “Oh,” I said, taking a sip o
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