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Chapter 29: When Denial Shatters. 

Author: Astra Maye
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-15 14:59:15

The hum of chatter filled the ice cream parlor, blending with the cheerful clink of spoons against glass cups. Aurora sat across from Elara at a small round table, the pastel walls and playful décor of the shop doing little to ease the heaviness in her chest.

She stirred her melting scoop absentmindedly, her gaze flickering toward the wide glass window that offered a perfect view of the airport across the street. Every few minutes, her eyes would drift to the glowing ARRIVALS sign, her heart tightening each time another set of passengers spilled into the waiting area.

Elara, however, was blissfully unaware of her mother’s inner storm. With a wide smile, she swung her little legs beneath the chair, her spoon digging eagerly into her strawberry sundae.

“—and then, Mommy,” she said between bites, her eyes bright, “Miss Clara said I was the best at twirling in class yesterday! She said I twirled like a real ballerina. And guess what? Next week is the recital, and I get to wear the pink tu
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