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Chapter 12
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Lena’s POVBy the time I get home that evening, my mind is already made up, even though a small part of me keeps trying to question it like I still have time to change my decision, but I know I don’t because this isn’t one of those choices I can afford to delay when money is involved and bills don’t wait for you to feel ready.I drop my bag on the bed and stand there for a moment, looking around my room in a way I haven’t done in a long time, taking in the small space, the familiar arrangement, the things I’ve managed to gather over time, and suddenly it feels different, not because anything has changed but because I know I’m about to leave it, even if it’s just for a job.This place has never been much, but it’s mine, and for a brief second, the thought of leaving it settles somewhere deeper than I expected, making me hesitate just enough to notice the feeling before I push it aside.Then I remember the amount Amelia mentioned, and just like that, hesitation stops being an option beca
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Lena’s POVThe gate slides open slowly, almost too smoothly, and I find myself stepping in without realizing I’ve been holding my breath this whole time.Amelia stops walking beside me.“Go on,” she says, like this is the easiest thing in the world.I turn to her quickly.“You’re not coming in?”She shakes her head.“No. You’ll be fine. Just be calm and be on your best behavior.”I let out a small breath, trying not to look as nervous as I suddenly feel.“Okay.”She gives me one last look, then added, “And don’t talk too much.”That almost makes me smile.“That part is easy.”She smiles a little, then steps back, leaving me standing there alone like I just signed up for something I don’t fully understand yet.The compound is quiet.Not the graveyard kind of quiet, the kind of quiet that makes you eager to want to hear something…even if it's a water drop.Just want to hear something to confirm if this is real or not.For a house this big, I expect to see at least one or two people movi
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Lena’s POVBy the time lunch ends, I already know today is not going to get better.It’s just one of those days where everything feels off, even when nothing is happening anymore.I walk out of the cafeteria with Maya beside me, her voice still sharp from earlier.“I swear, Lena, if she touches your stuff again, I’m not going to keep quiet.,”I give a small shrug.“It’s fine.”She stops walking immediately.“It’s not fine.”I know that.But I also know arguing about it won’t change anything.So I just give her a small smile and keep walking.The rest of the day passes slowly.Too slowly.People whisper saying only God knows what.Some stare and some pretend not to.I keep my head down and focus on getting through each class.One at a time.By the time the final bell rings, I feel drained.Not tired.Just…done.“Come on,” Maya says, slinging her bag over her shoulder. “Let’s go before I find someone to fight.”That pulls a small laugh out of me.“Please don’t.”We walk toward the sch
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