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Where I was meant to fall

Author: Zelly
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-28 23:23:24

~ Helen’s POV ~

Time moved like sand slipping through my fingers—minutes folding into hours before I even realized. Mr. Hartley had taken Mrs. Hartley out for a surprise lunch, giving us the perfect window to prepare for her celebration.

The event planning team arrived in full swing—arms full of purple and pink decorations, their energy buzzing through the quiet mansion. The catering crew followed with trays of warm, fragrant dishes, their scents teasing the air.

One of the decorators, a woman with kind eyes and a welcoming smile, walked up to me. “Have you set up any events before?”

“Not officially,” I admitted, brushing my hair behind my ear. “But I’ve watched a ton of videos online. I have an idea of how it goes.”

She chuckled. “Then let’s see you in action.”

And so it began.

As the furniture was cleared out and the grand hall emptied, I felt a tingle of excitement in my chest. I’d seen decorations like these on screens before, but seeing them in person—touching them, placing them
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