EmilyNathaniel opened the car door for me like he always did, gently and thoughtfully. His smile was warm as he leaned in and pressed a soft kiss on my cheek.“Goodnight, Emily,” he said. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”I smiled and nodded, tired but grateful. “Goodnight, Nathaniel. And… thank you again.”He gave me one last look before gently closing the door. The car pulled away from the venue and the world outside was dark and quiet. I leaned my head back against the seat and let out a long breath. My body ached from hours of standing and smiling, but somewhere deep inside, I felt proud. God, I have done it. I have faced them—Alex, Vanessa, Mrs Thompson… even my stepmother and I didn't break down. I wasn’t the same Emily anymore.We were almost at the estate when my phone began to ring.I frowned, confused. Who could be calling me this late?I picked it up and saw Dr. Samuel, our family doctor's name, glowing on the screenMy heart skipped a beat as I quickly answered, trying to keep m
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