Chapter 3

Echoes of the Past

A flashback reveals Reka's fear. Rome's casual cruelty, a cruel remark, a dismissive shove. These moments, mundane to him, were Reka's daily torment, a stark contrast to his self-perception.

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The silence in the house was a heavy blanket, suffocating Reka even in her memory. She remembered standing by the kitchen sink, the cool porcelain a stark contrast to the heat that

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