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EIGHTY THREE

Penulis: Samuelade
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-04 20:54:47

CIARA’S POV

I could see Luna Dayo gathering herself, wiping the tears from her cheeks with the back of her hand. She looked at me, then at Darragh, and I could tell she was making some kind of decision.

"Thank you for those words," she said quietly. "Both of you. I... I needed to hear them."

She stood up from the bed, smoothing down her dress. "Ciara, could I speak with you alone for a moment?"

Darragh's head snapped up, his expression immediately suspicious. "That's ominous. Why wouldn't you want me here?"

"I want to talk to her. Girl to girl." His mother's voice was gentle but firm.

I looked between them, sensing the tension. "You should listen to her," I said to Darragh.

He looked like he wanted to argue, but something in my tone made him reconsider. He ran a hand through his hair, clearly frustrated.

"Fine. But I don't like this." He headed for the door, pausing with his hand on the handle. "I'll be right outside."

The door closed behind him with a soft click, and suddenly the roo
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