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Chapter 34:

Author: ELORA
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-03 23:32:15

It was 3 a.m. when Lara jolted awake, torn from a nightmare that clung to her like a shadow. Her skin was damp with sweat, and she pressed a trembling hand to her chest, feeling the rapid thud of her heart.

"These dreams have become so frequent… what do they mean?" she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. Her hand drifted to her stomach, and she sighed before pushing herself out of bed.

Switching on the light, she walked toward the tall mirror in her room. For a moment, she just stared at her reflection. Slowly, she slipped off her nightwear, revealing pale skin and the round, growing curve of her baby bump. Turning sideways, she studied the change in her body. Seeing that it had grown a little more, a small smile tugged at her lips. She reached for the robe hanging beside the mirror and wrapped it around herself.

Drawn to the window, Lara opened it. Cool night air rushed in, carrying the quiet sparkle of stars above. She stood there in silence, countless thoughts runni
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