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CHAPTER 46

Ava's POV

I woke up the next morning feeling exhausted, my body heavy as if I hadn't slept at all. The events of yesterday still weigh on me. My stepmom, her cold voice, her cruel words… It's like an echo in my head.

"I just hate that you exist."

I shake my head, trying to push her words awa...