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Chapter 53

Author: Shine
last update publish date: 2026-10-29 13:24:40

Meritt's POV

I stared at the sketch in Clara’s hands. The dress was designed to make me look like a queen on the stage. But the neckline was open, and the styling notes demanded my hair be pulled back.

The stage lights would reveal every single rough line on my left cheek. Thousands of wealthy strangers would sit in the dark auditorium and stare at my ruined skin.

No…

"I cannot do it," I said again, shaking my head. I took a step back from the stool and my hands were shaking so badly I had to
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