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Author: Favor V April
last update publish date: 2026-01-26 00:03:57

Eden’s POV

I knocked off work early. Claire noticed I was dragging more than usual, and before I could even make up an excuse, she waved me off. “Go home, Eden. Get some rest. You look like you’ve been holding up the whole damn sky on your shoulders.”

I smiled softly and didn’t argue. For once, I didn’t want to pretend I had the energy to smile through the shift.

The train ride home was quiet. People were on their phones or tucked into their corners, headphones in, eyes glazed. No one spoke. I
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