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195. Accepting Fate
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2026-07-05 21:16:24Soft but confident footsteps echoed through the room.
Devina, who had been organizing documents for the charity gala, instinctively turned around. Her heartbeat immediately became uneven as she saw the elegant woman walking in with calm, measured steps. Though streaks of silver now threaded through her hair and the passage of time had left its mark on her face, the quiet authority she carried was just as powerful as it had been years ago.
Devina's lips tightened.
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