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Chapter 15: The Weight of Ambition

Cleo Atree
last update Veröffentlichungsdatum: 18.04.2026 16:36:56

Her hands slowly rose to her face, fingers pressing hard against the bridge of her nose, as though she could physically crush the fear tightening its cold grip around her heart. She inhaled slowly, letting the chill air fill her lungs before releasing it in a quiet, trembling breath that traced a faint shiver down her spine.

Her voice fell to a whisper, heavy with bitter self-reproach.

“I can’t even save myself in front of a camera, how am I supposed to protect Calvin and Katie? I’m pathetic.”

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