Elena's point of viewThe rain had been falling relentlessly since morning, heavy and implacable, soaking the earth until the smell of damp permeated the air. I stood at the edge of the Holt estate, clutching my shopping bag to my chest, my hair plastered to my face. The iron gates rose before me, tall and proud, as if to mock me.I hesitated. As always. Every time I came home, I stopped here, wondering whether to go inside or keep walking until my legs gave out. But where would I go? This was the only place left. My parents were gone, my uncle too. And Margot Holt, my wonderful aunt, had made it perfectly clear that I was nothing more than a burden she tolerated.With a sigh, I pushed open the gate. The hinges creaked, reflecting my reluctance.The mailbox was crooked near the entrance, rain dripping from its rusty lid. I reached out, expecting nothing more than bills or junk mail—things that didn't concern me. But inside was a simple envelope, thick and cream-colored, sealed with wa
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