Serena's POVMorning sunlight spilled through the sheer curtains, brushing warm gold across my face. For a moment, just a moment, I forgot the weight of yesterday, Morris’s warning, his cold voice echoing in the back of my mind. But the second I blinked fully awake, it all came rushing back like a tide that refused to retreat.I inhaled slowly, forcing my shoulders to relax. Not today, I told myself. I wasn't going to let Morris ruin my morning, or my mood, or this rare sense of peace.Beside me, Sophia was curled up on the other side of the bed, twisted in the duvet like a lazy cat. Her hair was a mess, her lips slightly parted. She slept like she had no worries, no fears, no problems. I envied her for exactly three seconds before a mischievous grin tugged at my lips.“Wake up,” I said in a sing-song tone, poking her shoulder lightly.She groaned and shoved my hand away without even opening her eyes. “Serena… don’t do this… I’m hungry.”I blinked. “That’s the worst excuse to keep
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