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TER

in th

erns on the marble floor. She sat by the window, sketchbook in hand, attempting to captu

interrupted

n," she

ortive roommate and confidante. "Thought I'd fi

he familiar presence. "Tha

pping their tea, the weight of unsp

more lately," So

mian? Yes. He's

row. "Attentive? That

. "It's co

ia's. "Just remember why you're here

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seeking solace among the blooming roses and manicured hedges.

join you?

are softness in h

hirping of birds and rustl

is beautiful

loved this garden. She u

vulnerability beneath his compos

s of a woman who had been both nurturing and stron

e of Damian-a man shaped by love and

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ng the garden, watching the interaction below.

r sister's turmoil. "You don'

ook away. It's like watching my

choices, Elena. You can recla

eaming down her face. "

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ogether Damian, Elena, Mia, and Claire. The atmosphere

ersations were stilted, the

silence. "Mia, how are yo

prised. "It's been

a tight smil

er tone sharp. "Enlig

earned a lot about mys

Mia's, a gesture of suppor

owed, the gesture

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room, emotions swirling within he

Damian's vo

he door, all

ize for the tension

s not your fault. This s

"I never anticipate

searching for clarity. "

touching her cheek. "So

kiss, a culmination of un

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Mia and Damian's bond deepened, their connectio

confronted Damian. "I se

sorry, Elena. I never me

eyes. "I deserve honest

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la became a battleground of emotions.

lity of her situation, sought solace in he

ences of his actions, gr

n, began to rediscover herself, se

ast support, guiding her

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e, lives were forever changed. Love, betrayal, and redemp

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