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The Distance between them

Author: Sherry
last update publish date: 2026-04-16 02:40:40

Morning at the Vale estate felt… different.

Not louder. Not quieter.

Just heavier.

Elyra woke earlier than usual, though she barely remembered falling asleep. The events from the previous night lingered in her mind like a dull ache unresolved, uncomfortable.

She stood by the mirror for a moment, adjusting her sleeve, staring at her own reflection.

“You’re part of his investigation.”

The words echoed again.

She exhaled slowly and looked away.

No… it’s not that simple.

At least, she hoped it wasn
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