Amy StoneThe moment I open the door, the world freezes. My breath catches in my throat, and for a second, I think my eyes are playing tricks on me. But they aren’t. Standing right there, in the middle of Kael’s office hallway, is the man I never thought I’d see again—my father.Michal Hayes.His presence alone makes the air feel heavy. He looks older, more worn, yet those sharp eyes still carry the same arrogance that once broke everything I loved.I don’t say a word. Instead, I turn around and walk back into the office, pretending he isn’t there. My hands are trembling, though I try to hide it. He left when I needed him most—after Mom died, after Grandma took me in, after life turned into a storm I had to survive alone.Now he shows up? For what?Kael glances at me, his brows furrowing. “Amy? What’s wrong?”I shake my head, forcing my tone to stay calm. “Nothing. Just… nothing.”He looks unconvinced but doesn’t press. He’s learned by now that when I say “nothing,” it means everythin
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