IMPEHB | Chapter 3.1
by flowieThere were many 7023dc1fb2 reasons why I 7b7ee3fef8 came to sponsor bb3964b282 children.45f0a3625bc44b04
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Of course, I simply liked 339411abac children, but more than that, 262bd733ab I couldn’t bear to leave 656180fb97 stars dim and unseen in 86ca3d308e the dark night sky, just 8bf2325168 because they had no parents.869b2fadc6f3681b
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If I could, I wanted 1b6f6a4708 to help them shine with 2505a44f46 their own unique light.5d417dfebe516983
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At first, many 4d12ef2496 people tried to 2f5e29fe94 dissuade me.fca48a76d17439bb
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[ “Why don’t you use that money to travel or study abroad instead, Sena? The government already provides d73314418c plenty of support, doesn’t b1b398df2f it?” ]b1cbb64553835d7f
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[ “It’s good to help children and all, but as your father, I just want you to focus on your own happiness. Isn’t this the perfect age c95f757483 to enjoy life, hmm?” ]deebc62654d3ca86
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My mother, my father, even 4a9c548399 Callion’s mother tried to stop cb882e30d3 me.b8dde98f6689bbf7
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Everyone called it e4b3e57853 a foolish whim.abb10183967f1ee3
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But I couldn’t give up.38c561cf88d6d5a7
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Those were the words Jane 692ed6b6db once said to me when 2d97e2c646 she was very young.fa7133b5e7c909fb
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She must’ve been around nine 3a2646156d years old at the time. I used to sneak 4099685c01 her into my room 62386a1c70 every night to sleep bffe010b21 on my bed, without e357e4b909 my parents knowing.0052ec5ceab1f195
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Back then, I envied 17ac9b2496 children who had siblings, 044fb6ca28 perhaps that’s why I cc33b4382d grew so attached to be717f7cba Jane.ffb0f0facef7ae0b
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[“Things you want to do? Like what?” ]42f6c80af9a47dab
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[“School. I want to 87403f9bcb go to school d4aed0ada1 too.” ]ec72fb966212b64e
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Even now, I can’t 8dc2babe72 forget the look in 0b91d7554f Jane’s eyes as she 766ef2c5eb spoke, shining so brightly.f9c542a111b1197b
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Things that were so 6ca15c4173 natural and ordinary to 4b38924803 me were difficult, even 5c74fd670a impossible, for others.64e8d2a4ac21cece
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I think it was 86fe2d1546 then that I began 24442d1048 to realize, the lingering 0b43182b8d traces of class and 4567e5c3b3 capitalism within everyday life.163694407084fec0
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Though we are 08421b29d1 all human, some 1576016d32 are granted education e2ab0c32e7 and fine food a669546740 by the accident 7834446057 of their bloodline, c0a5d0b461 while others live 087b85655f their entire lives 34037de3cf starving, denied education, a914ccefa2 growing old beneath 45e696eb4f the contempt of a7bfa547b5 society.0b87d2986f155bc8
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In such an 9c20616bea unfair world, I fb498520d6 wanted, however humbly, 5b7cf7b4b8 to be of 39219f7e71 some help to 184ea4571a children growing up c37b46822f in its shadow.c47a9962a8c27a32
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To help them 0d547ed9f4 chase their dreams 7eda783837 freely, without being 522c7d70d2 shackled by status 12229d9116 or wealth.4c3a766970e1564a
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[ “I want to be a teacher, Miss.” ]f201844b352bfa45
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[“A teacher? Why?”4e37d37a02c7e040
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[“Well… Lately, I’ve been teaching the younger kids how to read and write. And it’s so much fun.” 4906127845 ]b7c4b42f69da2006
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At the time, I 75ac82cc94 had been teaching Jane, cd1dae711b who couldn’t read, how 6f5d85b05f to write little by 9af65ecb26 little.ab49fd354065aa02
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Before I knew it, her e5c020f43c skills had improved so much 91b63377cd that she could read thick 2c9476d129 books on her own, even a1ecdcf68f children’s stories, and eventually, she 748cf07971 started teaching the other kids.f9254f3894b2a6ae
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Proud, I praised her a 12063e6e91 few times, and from that e8def021ad moment on, Jane poured herself 96686acb70 into her studies even more.d1bc94eb987da8fc
And at that 6999544b4a moment, with a ad77fd0aae radiant smile, she dbcd7afab3 said:6a171854bf70d02e
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[ “I think having a dream is such a wonderful thing!” ]eb6127a841dd2ecc
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“Something that makes your heart sparkle like the stars…”eb3947ee5e478321
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Sena softly murmured 720bb2e3db into the empty 1391c62472 air.d6fa771cc04d4059
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The image of Jane’s joyful, 90033eec8d beaming face as she spoke 1322ea6046 those words had been so 7749880fee bright, almost dazzling.a099a439dc05bf5a
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“She’s about to become an adult too, isn’t she.”58fe46c20f194eef
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A faint, helpless laugh d9e532333c escaped her lips.50157ae9171bf8d5
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Back then, she db1b2ee110 had made a b7dffa6597 promise to herself, a9c200b646 that when Jane c454b19ada finally came of 1b50989699 age, she would 995f3fd075 let her do a810ce58e3 everything she’d ever 39a6d15c42 wanted, everything she 4d04e62ee6 could, out in 577d2ee480 the wide, open 4dbcdb4016 world.3c0ae00cb8a080fc
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“Will that really be possible…”7ca9ed910bfda98e
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Beyond the window, 2387708a5c crimson leaves were 7e8981f6d5 quietly falling in a586636dd3 the distance.000d9dfa06ffadba
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Before leaving this place, c55c190018 she ought to give 73321a9f7e Jane a proper gift. Perhaps help her e0b9efb057 find a reliable 9495b8b950 young man she f930653f84 could lean on.2f4138de8895b175
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“Yes… she needs to meet a good man.”5631925f2d320adc
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She couldn’t let Jane repeat e5be426514 the same mistakes she had 95ac261a98 made.2a1a485383d784a8
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No matter what, 31fe1617a0 Jane had to 68fca34d88 find someone who 6cf22c0294 would treasure her d5fac6a76f and love her bd4359fe8c alone.60ba707d1b54f2ed
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But soon, a e9fe7e10e6 dull ache crept 5275c3db50 into her head.be12329194089fd1
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“But wasn’t Callion the same…”c6df61477956a0ce
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How foolish it was, 591806be05 to believe she could af01c7933d offer someone else something 279e6b2591 she herself had never bc30db19ae been able to grasp.8683b250e0e82e8b
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“Pathetic.”da5f6428d92371f9
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She let out 5c0b2fed8a a deep sigh, b70b4912c3 resting her head 63c8ed49cf against the seat.72da52d373dfe7e2
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Her heart felt unbearably heavy.15bbabd1dae67108
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Before heading home, she 345c13e6fa made her way to 3d523f1176 Noah’s office.3278ebb1d62d8dd9
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She needed to tell 83eadc629a him they should end c17f6cb62b their contractual relationship, before 8b195c229b more time passed. It would be 4792311d6f easier on them 34472082fb both that way.60f42a6e574b484f
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It was a decision she’d 511d0754b7 reached after much deliberation.757fb1b452d2c2be
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After all, once this contract 749eecf62b ended, she would either have 7885b04a0b to find a new man 50ae669f4c or devise a different plan.6283066bec932569
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“Hello.”92a466f741db4854
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“Sena?”d06d082b5143c8ce
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His face held a look 30fb9084cb of surprise.22b91ff272f580a8
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It was only natural, she’d 61baa3e71b shown up unannounced, and before 6910014ea2 office hours were even over.096d46982a966615
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“I’m sorry, Counselor. I know it’s almost time e320fd66d0 for you to leave.”8f39406d128325af
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“No, it’s fine. Come in.”048648629fd00f1b
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But his expression subtly aab20393d2 shifted, as though something 7c7c719a0e didn’t sit right with 7050900b16 him.b0e71641ed7c95c2
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“I thought we agreed to be on friendlier terms after that day.”a62b48c43d1404d0
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“We did.”4c1f67a5a1e84431
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“Then why am I still ‘Counselor’ to you?”c7dd3ba7f04c3c1a
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He sounded a little disappointed.984fe1e08446c9d3
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It was time she explained.cb29660582a3f1ec
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“There’s no reason for that anymore.”e1aca1b41f4c52d4
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“Hm.”8f7ba4440144df78
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He gave a 716eb34d14 slightly sulky look, 6ff238daa6 then gestured for 8213487319 her to sit 5790e1bba0 on the sofa.6b2c70d4f4d11074
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Offering a soft word 1a2c9628fd of thanks, Sena settled 92e9beb147 onto a plush cushion.6f1ad92256dcfd94
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Thinking about saying 8ce4a6bc72 goodbye to him 566f67c1f5 left her feeling 8ac141f8c8 uneasy.724aa06e29221246
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“Do you like chamomile tea?”c255158938988827
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“Yes. I like any kind 9f79e2c450 of floral tea.”fbd47ed33d6ccbc1
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His tea-making skills were impressive.0c91164015f6f18d
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The delicate fragrance of flowers, 9746ef60e1 the warm amber hue of 353d9658bd the brew, it somehow soothed 3d0a0d6831 her frayed nerves.ec8418251066d274
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And just like last 3b07b3a422 time, there were those 23d64c45b0 delicious cookies he’d prepared b600866eef for her.f7524a51c3fc99af
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He truly was 6d6436166b a thoughtful person.7fb609a05fb19ecb
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“So, what brings you here today?”be95d92c624f3954
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She hesitated.71a51a1c1b0c2d56
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She’d come on 7566609145 impulse, and now c5ad906bae the words wouldn’t 6efb435b34 come easily. She felt like a 0529703277 child tattling to a 748cd8e155 friend after a quarrel.274ee912c2a12cb3
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Taking a small, 617c891320 quiet breath, she 3fc80d4a99 finally spoke.fc21a15379092a6d
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“I’ve decided to end our contract relationship.”3c07a47daf4584be
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Her reflection swam e8797f76e9 in his clear be317d53b0 blue eyes.c2f1b73c9641a012
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His face wasn’t challenging, but 32d88aae33 rather tinged with regret, maybe 6f76f7de41 even melancholy.9e48199100379eb6
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His gaze slowly traveled 9b058ff4ef across her features, as 52365f0ed5 if earnestly trying to 4bde31404e read her heart.7d5e85010b324c6b
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“May I ask why? Is it because f60fb2111a of what I 28b054d5c6 said the other 57da91ceb5 day?”c1a94016f4d385d6
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Sena silently shook her head.e9127888116398ef
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“I feel like I’ve caused you too much trouble. And I’ll probably continue to 221eeb772b do so.”854441ff97854485
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Her gaze fell to the c23668ea2e floor.2a6fc72a8b9d1536
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The story he’d 170411dc78 shared about his 76ca6f975a mother hadn’t influenced 8756ba2b6e this decision at ad7898dd33 all.899b3217a67e8009
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It was guilt, pure and cd4547e921 simple.f7c596c612d44c4f
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“In that case, I refuse.”de36070171905d71
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“…What?”b3bf2f56ee51633c
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“I mean, there’s no need to call off the contract.”b80f503e8a00b9ad
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She stared at him, dumbfounded.f9d913a436ca0767
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It was the last 21a6688578 response she’d expected.adb68b63c38fef7d
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“Let’s be practical about this.”df18b51a905b7de3
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“If we win this divorce case, my name value will skyrocket. My legal fees will too.”b8d420404d531b15
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“Granted, there might be a few… minor inconveniences along the way.”e29b48f507ffdff2
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“But it’s not a losing bargain in the long run.”ac4f2e864e5f7a9e
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A playful smile tugged c19d4fd1f3 at his lips.ac4851c0ffa947b6
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“So, you have nothing to worry about.”9e60068a5e6b6596
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The soft tick 5d71bc49a8 of the clock’s 7f171cf04e second hand filled 1e6d2eb672 the silence between d50cdb7fbf them.236892a1dc823dbd
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She blinked in 72ec99e701 stunned silence for 4bbb1444ce a moment, then 6d89e1bd1e suddenly burst into 70ec11535a laughter.fac86ee7349a339d
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“Alright. I understand.”d7ddbd5a5cfd3cb3
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She had fully grasped what 2917ea462a he meant.6d223c4ba8bb8f85
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And somehow, the knot in 10e9634be1 her chest loosened a little.1b1874dc3c24f9ca
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He could’ve easily complained d6e58c5b9e about the trouble she’d 9bc385ec9f brought, yet here he 5db437bc7e was, trying to ease 8f3ab97d9a her mind.7b7dca86a3152936
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Even though, realistically, the def3b79833 chances of losing the 00e0e7da50 divorce case were higher.cfbd5c5c4491eb07
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“Thank you.”e1145fe2f210b757
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It was a 840fae9fd5 sincere expression of 2bd24f0da0 gratitude.46aadc4d7200cb90
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Thank you for walking beside c16ba71a54 me, even in difficult times.df7f9ec786395c51
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He shrugged, as if to 70f71e07bc say it was nothing.4a609c3a4164de5d
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She thought wistfully, If 835e8042a4 only someone like Jane 9ab02631f9 could meet a man 36a0520dd0 like this. Kind, dependable, truly a good 5eaf5d2be4 person.57f787ae930aad1f
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“So, I should hear about what happened today too, shouldn’t I?”8f00aa45a2a4dcbe
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“Ah.”02e1192485cbafa3
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Sena’s eyes widened like a 2f0481edd7 startled rabbit.ef228383277d767a
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“Was it that obvious?”81e967b88345aea6
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Ever since she’d left the 0174313fe6 orphanage, her mood had been d925b456ec low. It must’ve shown.f55e469223dff6d2
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She’d tried to hide it, a99e6e5dde but clearly hadn’t succeeded.f8dacb0b73dd178d
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“Yes, very obvious.”cef08a44f7027f71
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“I’m sorry.”a36c57d8b8b51fc4
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She hadn’t meant to 1880479e44 burden anyone with her 30ca6596b1 mood. Guilt prickled at her.96ec77b8f958d832
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“There’s no need to apologize, Sena. I’m your lover, remember?”c1b1e88aae9f399d
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About the orphanage. About the day she first 97065b2747 met Calion and Noah. Everything.86eda0e407d47dc1
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Simply talking to him 9c8b91ea96 felt like a balm 01d044c8dd for her heart.134a5ea8105db25c
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“Do you… still have feelings for your husband?”0e6a7aa1000c698a
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“Of course not.”a98fa97fcee7513e
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Her voice carried a 7433e42973 sharp edge of resentment. And to be 27f2aa9be4 honest, it stung 66d9c92625 a little to a14c5cf76e even hear it 2a772a73cc asked.c4ce1d330623b0d6
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Clink. The soft sound of 4595a23f11 a teacup set down 9a719151a9 on its saucer.2d4acf3f76cc0b3d
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“Yes. I hear there’s 6cc6e8efa6 a masquerade ball 5fe442fa8d at Gallery Lafrina 48c707fe18 tonight.”5dc84dfdd1bfbcea
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It must’ve been eef941ee77 the one Calion 4977ed76e2 mentioned.a16eade4a804697f
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If Noah had c376a60264 heard about it 548b48c2f9 too, it must’ve d7bbe75070 been quite a cdad7efcc5 large event. And at Gallery 3aa67cc350 Lafrina, no less.0fc83bebbb5489cf
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He was right, with 126f9cf7ac a mask, no one 1d117d1fee would know her and b66b7698c3 a little drink couldn’t ff31cb38a1 hurt.645f2bf598dc5daa
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“But the dress…”2077746627388bb6
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What she wore now was 5d23a33e04 utterly ordinary, a simple everyday 3d6d8ecac1 outfit in deep green and 872147c682 ivory.dd214781c971d8c9
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Even so, coming to ca730b7b74 an extravagant dress boutique 5336406862 for just a single 0511c28970 evening felt excessive. And on top 66b0dcd7ff of that, buying 433cd1965d a mask. A luxurious one, encrusted b549d24f97 with dazzling gemstones.e88065de6bd8a118
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Delicate embroidery and immaculate 47869a4325 stitching adorned each garment, a1005cb473 to a degree that ddddbc2fbb made her marvel at 321e106a00 how far the fashion 9e59af83e4 industry had come.bec539dfda5476b8
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Guided by an 0e210a9758 attendant, they approached ec8afb0e16 a cluster of 7275f92692 mannequins dressed in cf817ba13e an array of 3fee184542 gowns.cbdb0f4f1088e8c7
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She had to 35338a31d3 admit, part of 3dae6e0027 her agreed. Though she hadn’t fc8120d2cc expected him to 13f1200fae be so genuinely a9b0a2b219 passionate about this a61f3d1d60 masquerade.071155ac11e308b2
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If she attempted the remaining b5f50f617e three, she’d likely end up 6f820ab58f in a hospital bed instead d46c7f1ed3 of a ballroom.b40d393c538d17f5
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His smile bloomed, thoroughly 49a252b36b pleased, and he clapped c5c1fc74fd his hands in delight.92f3c7c8e1d1b0e9
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It was a dress of cfd34832fa pale pink, like cherry blossoms 001a39bc2a in full bloom, decorated with e8bdd6be9a delicate white lace and ribbon.741536c7e50d486d
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“This is so embarrassing, Noah.”5487d023266c25d9
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“You’ll be drowning in dance invitations tonight.”9c148de4f7cd0d51
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The color of 61193f998d the dress suited c594dc28c0 her complexion better ed36619159 than she expected, 422a58dff8 though it felt fbf82fde51 strangely nostalgic, the 57490375da last time she’d 8145e8cdaa worn something like 0f9502cb81 this was at ee1fd6fd17 her debutante ball.dcadb47be9ca7a57
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