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Chapter 10: Delicate
Ariana walked back, her steps quiet but steady. She opened the large door, and the sound of lively chatter spilled into the hallway. The ballroom was fuller now—people mingling, voices overlapping, laughter echoing softly beneath the graceful strains of violins and piano while her heart heavy. Her eyes scanned the room until they landed on Ava, who waved at her with a bright smile.
No one had to tell Ariana what it truly meant—why she did that. Still, she walked toward them in silence, her head slightly lowered. But she forced it up. She had to. Her father had reminded her earlier: she needed to act confident.
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