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CHAPTER 40 — THE FIRST REAL DATE

Author: Grace E.
last update publish date: 2026-11-01 12:46:09

CHAPTER 40

THE FIRST REAL DATE

Elena woke the next morning with an unfamiliar feeling in her chest. Peace!

Not complete peace. There were still too many unanswered questions, too many dangers surrounding Adrian, and too many memories she hadn't figured out how to live with.

But beneath all of that was something she hadn't felt in years. Hope!

She lay still for a moment, staring at the ceiling.

The previous evening kept replaying in her mind.

I hate what you did.

But I don't hate you anymore.

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