(Next day)CELESTE MAGNUS POVBy the time the sun rose, I was already awake, staring blankly at the ceiling. Every time I tried to close my eyes, I saw him walking away, heard the door shutting, felt that same hollow ache settling deep inside my chest all over again. It clung to me stubbornly, refusing to fade, refusing to give me even a moment of peace. Still, I forced myself out of bed and got ready, because no matter what happened last night, he was supposed to come with me today. He had to come. At least, that was what I kept telling myself.By nine, I was already standing outside, dressed and waiting, my eyes unconsciously drifting toward the entrance every few seconds. My fingers were clasped tightly together, my body still, but my thoughts restless. 9:00 AM came and passed, then 9:20, then 10:00 , and with each passing minute, the tightness in my chest grew heavier. I kept telling myself he was on his way, that something must have delayed him, that he wouldn’t just ignore wha
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