Chapter 154*Christiana’s POV* Mary’s hand tightened gently on my shoulder, her touch steady where mine shook. “You’ll rise again,” she said with a certainty I couldn’t borrow yet. “I’ve seen women rise from worse.” Her conviction was so absolute, it made something stir inside but my heart was shards scattered on the floor, and I had no idea how to piece them back together. I tried to smile, but it came out thin, weak, more polite than real. “Thank you. Really. For everything. But… I should go now.” Mary’s brows drew together quickly, worry flaring in her eyes. “Where will you go, my dear?” she asked, urgency in her tone. “At least let us drive you somewhere. The world outside isn’t kind.” I shook my head, forcing a steadiness I didn’t feel. “No, no… it’s okay. My mother’s cemetery… it’s just a few walks from here. I’ll be fine.” At the mention of the cemetery, her face fell, her lips parting with a quiet sigh. She wanted to protest, I could see it. But instead, she only frowned
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