“Van, are you sure you can go home on your own?” Devandra stood at the doorway of his house, traces of tension from their earlier conversation still lingering on his face.Vania exhaled, lowered her gaze for a moment, then looked up. “I need some air, Dev. If I stay here any longer, my head will explode.”Devandra studied her for a few seconds, as if he wanted to say something more, but in the end, he only nodded. “Be careful.”Vania walked away, hugging herself. The evening breeze carried the scent of rain that had yet to fall. Her steps eventually led her to a small café on the corner of the street—a place she rarely visited. From the outside, it looked warm, with dim yellow lights and large windows half-covered by curtains.As she stepped in, the rich aroma of coffee mixed with cinnamon welcomed her. There weren’t many customers inside, just a few people absorbed in their laptops or books. Vania chose a table by the window and sat down, gazing outside.Her mind was still a storm—Ka
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