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Chapter 80

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last update publish date: 2026-05-26 08:33:56

“You’re leaving.”

Camelia stood frozen at the doorway of the communications room, staring at the half-packed travel bag beside Elena’s chair.

Outside the station windows, morning snow drifted quietly over Obersdorf. The storm had finally passed, leaving the mountains wrapped in pale silence.

Elena looked up slowly from the documents in her hands.

“I was hoping to tell you before anyone noticed.”

Camelia stepped inside carefully.

“For how long?”

Elena gave a faint smile.

“I don’t think I’ll be c
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