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traced the cover of Nora's diary, worn and weathered from years of use. This was her most private world, a place

my breath caught in my throat. The last few entries were dark, filled with words and thoughts that were disturbin

and social events. But beneath the surface, there was an undercurrent of sadness

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me? I just stood there, in the background, like I always do. I don't blame Nova. It's not her fault she's the perfect daughter, the one who always makes t

feel like I'm just a shadow, following her around, never really see

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out how she'd take over Dwight-Materials one day. I'm happy for her, I really am, but it stings. What about me? It's like there's no room for

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when I told Mom and Dad, they barely said anything. Just a simple "congratulations" and that was it. Nova called me later, though. She was excite

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r that's a little messy in the most attractive way. His eyes, though... they're this deep green, and when he looks at you, it's like he's stealing your soul. And his smile-it's the kind that makes

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e told me about an arranged marriage he had set up for me. An arranged marriage! I couldn't believe it. I've always known Dad was traditional

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o I'm supposed

o marry would be my super hot crush? Maybe this is fate? Maybe we're meant t

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he told me she wouldn't be able to attend. She's too busy with her studies abroad, too far away to

wedding is supposed to be the best day of my life. And an important day. I was finally g

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speaks to me unless it's necessary. And his mother-she's worse. She treats me like an intruder like I don't belong in this fami

I don't want Dad to think I

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t worse. I don't think I've got much time. I just wish Ron would show me some compassion. He barely acknowledge

I know, but I've heard the whispers. The bar is one of those upscale places, the kind that caters to the

is childhood sweetheart. Her... why did it have to

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to this house. Maybe I thought being here would fix something inside me, and

l he wasn't really listening when I said things weren't good. And Mom is sick

k, then maybe just maybe thi

uld I not have noticed she felt this way?" I said clenching my chest. "And Ro