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37 STEFAN’S MOTHER IS ALIVE?

Author: Ray Nhedicta
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-29 00:55:37

Chapter 37

Mia’s voice was calm but clipped. “Just wanted to let you know we’re back,” she said, standing at the doorway where Mose and Stefan sat.

She looked at him for just a second longer, then turned away, walking down the hallway without another word. Elena followed suit, her silence more scathing than any insult she could’ve thrown.

The door didn’t slam, but it might as well have.

Mose made to rise, eyes flicking to Elena’s retreating figure, but Stefan held up a hand without looking at him.

“Let them go,” he said, his voice low. “They need space… chasing after them won’t fix anything.” Mose hesitated for a heartbeat, then dropped back into his seat, frustrated but quiet.

Upstairs, Elena followed Mia into her room. The door clicked shut behind them, and the silence inside wrapped around them like a heavy blanket. They both sat on the edge of the bed, shoulders brushing but no words passing between them for a long moment.

Then Elena turned. “Are you okay?”

Mia’s expression barely
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