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118: Puppet sidekick

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-13 23:59:13

Zara's POV

I stormed down the corridor with my hands clenched so tight my nails bit into my palms.

Every step toward Maduro and Hera’s room felt justified. I was done swallowing my anger, done watching Kali flinch at raised voices and lowered gazes like she was less than a person. If Kali was not going to speak up for herself, then I was going to speak up for her. Maybe that would also give Kali a push to stand up to these people.

I had rehearsed the words in my head. I would tell them exactly
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