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Chapter 21

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Ava

The ceremony was about to start any moment now.

A gentle knock interrupted my thoughts. Before I could reply, the door slowly opened, and Amara De Lucca stepped in.

Her arrival instantly changed the atmosphere in the room. Dressed in a stunning dark green gown that sparkled under the lights, she moved with a quiet elegance. Her grey eyes softened when they met mine.

"Can I have a moment with you?" she asked softly.

I nodded, holding still as she came closer. She reached out to adjust a loos
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