The morning light seeped slowly through the tall curtains of the Blackwood mansion, casting long, soft stripes across the polished floor. The house was quiet, almost too quiet, as if it was holding its breath. Outside, the grand estate stretched wide and imposing, with neatly trimmed hedges and an iron gate that gleamed under the early sun. The faint hum of the morning breeze rustled through the trees, brushing softly against the walls of the mansion. The bodyguards, ever vigilant, stood silently at their posts, their eyes scanning the grounds. Inside, the living room smelled faintly of polished wood and lingering night air, mingled with the subtle aroma of fresh linens. In the room, Lira lay on her bed, slowly waking with a slight headache pressing against her temples. Her eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the soft morning glow. Just then, she heard a knock on the door and, instinctively, sat up, pulling the blanket slightly off her shoulders. “Come in,” she muttered,
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