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Chapter 169 - 169-i hear you

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~Elara's POV

I stared at her, every memory of betrayal and longing and anger colliding in my mind. My mother's absence had shaped me, hardened me, and left me raw. And yet… a small, reluctant part of me, the part that always longed to see her, to touch the earth where she lay, stirred.

"Fine," I said finally, my voice low, measured, almost cold. "I will go. But don't expect me to be grateful. Don't expect me to forgive. This… this is for me, not for you. You understand?"

She nodded quickly, relief flooding her features. "Yes, Luna. I understand. Nothing more. Only for you."

I let out a slow breath, the tension in my shoulders easing just slightly. "Then lead the way. And know this… I will never forget what you took from me. Not ever. This… seeing her… it doesn't erase that."

Her eyes glistened, and she bowed her head again. "I know. I only ask that you see her, Luna. That is all I wish for. You deserve that."

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