Chapter 51Mia's POVFor the first time in days, I didn't feel completely miserable walking into the academy.It wasn't that everything had suddenly become perfect. The rumors were still circulating, and there were students who continued to look at me as though I had personally offended them by existing.But a few things had changed.The girl who had apologized to me after the combat practical training had actually followed through on her promise to share her notes. Another student had greeted me that morning, and although our conversation had been brief, I found myself appreciating the gesture more than I probably should have.It was a small improvement, but I would take it.After everything that had happened, I needed to believe that not everyone had already decided who I was.I made my way through the corridor, heading toward my next class with my notebook tucked beneath my arm. My stomach had been relatively calm that morning, and I was hoping to make it through the day without an
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