Chapter 155

• Avalynn's steps were heavy as she left the mansion, each stride a conscious effort to put distance between herself and the pain she felt within those walls.
• Her heart ached with a blend of betrayal, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of loss. The world outside seemed to blur, the manicured gardens and pristine pathways offering no solace.
• As she walked, she found herself drawn to a familiar place—the cozy apartment of her closest friend, Lisa.