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Chapter 27: The Step toward him

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I felt beautiful. Comfortable in my own skin.

And deep down, I hoped he noticed.

But… I wasn’t ready to admit it to myself.

Finally, I arrived.

I got out of the car and walked straight down the path toward the entrance.

Suddenly, a shiver ran through me, and my steps grew less confident.

The hallway leading to the event felt so long that I thought I might not have the courage to make it all the way.

Then, I heard a voice echo.

“Well, dear friends, we won’t delay the festivities any longer.”

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