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Chapter 8

Author: Miss Jean
last update publish date: 2026-04-29 13:48:25

Ava stood outside the small building longer than she intended, her eyes fixed on the faded sign above the door as people moved past her without interest, and for a moment she felt the weight of uncertainty press in again, not strong enough to stop her but enough to make her aware of how unfamiliar this all was, she adjusted her hold on her daughter and took a slow breath, then stepped forward and pushed the door open.

A soft bell rang.

Inside, the space was simple, clean but not polished, a sma
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