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CHAPTER 13: NEW LIFE
*flashback*
“I am not a liar, I am not a liar” Aurora repeatedly told herself as she sat in Avena’s bed. The party was in full swing and for the first time, everyone was catering to her needs and not the other way around.
Her new mother in-law, Carina Romano was a sweet woman, making conversations with her and introducing her to all of her friends. The rest of the employees were pleased with Signora Meta’s decision, so much that none of them had acted out of the ordinary. They even referred to Aurora as Avena and often she would forget that she had gained a new identity as of this day.
As soon as she got the chance, Aurora sneaked away into Avena’s room. Upon arriving there, she shut the door behind her, as she needed to be alone. Crying had been her last resort; she buried her face in her hands and fell to the floor.
The guilt was overwhelming, a white lie was s
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