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Hearts in Bloom

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The crisp air of the early morning filled Jack's lungs as he walked through the vast garden.

The vibrant colors of the flowers, a mixture of pinks, reds, and purples, painted the scene like a tapestry, yet his mind was far from the beauty around him.

His thoughts kept drifting to Mira—the way she had looked at him when she was angry, that fire in her eyes, the sharpness of her words.

He hated seeing her like that.

As he got closer to the garden’s edge, he noticed the sound of laughter, the soft chatter of the maids as they hung bright ribbons and paper lanterns for the upcoming Moon Festival.

As Jack approached the small gathering of servants, his eyes immediately landed on Mira.

She was on a tall ladder, reaching up to attach a decorative lantern to the wooden trellis above.

Jack stood there for a moment, mesmerized.

Her long hair fell down her back, the morning sunlight catching the strands and making them glow.

There was something about her presence that made the world feel st
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