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Epilogue: Part 2

Author: AuroraDreamer
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Mira arrived last. As she had always arrived at things for as long as any of us knew her, at full volume and carrying something she had definitely been told not to bring but had brought anyway.

“I know,” she said before anyone could speak. “I know. We said no presents. These are not presents. These are educational materials.”

“Those are toy dinosaurs,” Adrian said.

“Large-scale, anatomically accurate replicas,” Mira corrected. “For educational purposes.”

James took his with the gr
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This story has finally come to an end. This is my very first story published on a novel platform, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. To everyone who took the time to read, support, and stay until the end, thank you so much. There were moments when I doubted this story and my ability as a writer. But knowing that someone out there was reading, feeling, and continuing with me made everything worth it. I know this story is not perfect. There are many things I want to improve, especially in plotting and storytelling. But this is where I began, and I will keep learning and growing from here. I hope you will continue to support my new stories as they are published. It would truly mean a lot to me. Thank you for being part of this journey. — AuroraDreamer

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