(Asher’s POV)My morning began the way most of my mornings do now, quiet, steady and grounded.I woke up before the alarm, eyes opening to the soft light filtering through the curtains. For a moment, I simply lay there, one arm tucked behind my head, breathing in the calm. The heaviness that had once pressed against my chest, the constant tension, the headlines, the uncertainty…was gone. My name was clear. The storm had passed. What remained was peace, and it felt unfamiliar yet welcome.I showered, dressed in simple comfort, nothing flashy, nothing loud. I had never needed extravagance to feel confident, calm suited me better. By the time I stepped out of the room, the mansion was already awake, low voices drifting through the halls.The dining room was ali
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