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Chapter 26: Beautiful surprise
Maria stood by the door, her body tense, her mind racing. She wiped her face with the back of her palm, surprised to find tears she hadn’t even realized had fallen. She quickly composed herself just as a maid, still groggy from sleep, approached.
"I wanted to speak with Mara, but it seems she’s asleep," Maria whispered, forcing a tight smile.
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