The morning light crept into Elara's room, illuminating the space she had occupied all night without rest. Her eyes were heavy with the tears of last night, her body was weak, but her mind wouldn't stop spinning. The same picture replayed over and over. Damien, Ariana, that kiss. Her pillow was damp from tears, and her throat felt raw. She sat up slowly, hugging her knees to steady her breath. The folded laundry on the chair remained untouched since the previous night.A knock at the door made Elara freeze. Her heart began to pound, sharp and heavy. She quickly wiped her face, though she knew her eyes were still swollen. The knock came again, firmer this time. "Elara," a voice called. It was Ella, the other maid. Elara let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding and stood to open the door.Ella's sharp eyes assessed her. "Why do you look like that? Didn't you sleep?" "I'm fine," Elara whispered weakly. "No, you're not," Ella replied, stepping into the room and closing the doo
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