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Chapter Twelve ~ Am I Cursed?

Author: Joyce writer
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-04 01:09:49

Mia's POV

I sat quietly, smiling sheepishly as I watched my team members celebrate our win with such jubilation...

The joy in their hearts and the smiles on their faces felt immeasurable. I wished I could feel the same, but the burden in my heart was a roadblock to this moment of bliss.

“Hey everyone, let’s raise our glasses and make a toast to the woman who made this possible. Cheers to Mia Lud, who brought us this win!” a man called out, raising his glass.

They all lifted theirs in unison.

“A toast to Mia Lud, to success, to more wins!” Emily echoed, and everyone chanted, “Cheers!” as their glasses clinked joyfully in the air.

I was overwhelmed. I’ve had a tough life—who would’ve thought this is how I’d have my first taste of liquor? I started drinking and couldn’t stop. The sensation it gave me made me feel alive. I laughed as a tear slid down my cheek at the silliest jokes... we were all, quite literally, drunk.

We danced to the music and ate to our fill. Emily, who had her fair s
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