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Chapter 28: The Fall Begins

Author: Honey writes
last update publish date: 2026-03-23 15:22:51

The words did not echo.

They didn’t need to.

“Come with me.”

They landed with a finality that silenced everything else.

Christiana didn’t move.

For a second… maybe two… she simply stood there, frozen between denial and understanding.

Her heart pounded violently against her chest.

“No…” she whispered, almost to herself.

Sister Maria’s expression didn’t change.

“This is not a request,” she said calmly.

The two senior sisters behind her stepped forward slightly.

Not aggressive.

But firm.

Certain.

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