Reborn to Avenge: The Heir's Second Chance

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taken my ring,

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the burning in my lung

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a lie that cost

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ptain, recently injur

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once for bravery. Her file speaks of resilience, of leadership.

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knew she appreciate

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y, towards the portrait o

happy, Ethan. Secure. This choice... it

her care, the weight of her promise to a man she

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stroyed me, Mother. This t

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this is your decisio

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heading for the grand foyer

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