Vanished, Like His Loyalty
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Vanessa lay in bed, staring at the pitch-black night outside her window.
She couldn't even remember the last time she didn't feel this alone.
A single tear slid down her cheek, disappearing into the pillow. Being sick had a way of cracking her armor, and tonight was no different.
She curled tighter under the blanket, wishing it felt like someone's arms.
"Scott... you're really gonna lose me. Will that even matter to you?" she whispered, her voice barely a breath.
Eventually, exhaustion won, pulling her under.
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The next morning, Vanessa gave the maids ten days off. She wanted quiet—no interruptions, no pity. Just peace for her final days here.
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