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    • Chapter 7 — The Discontent of Talent Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 – The Discontent of Talent explores the stark contrast between the complacency of ordinary individuals and the constant yearning for improvement that characterizes those with exceptional abilities. The author begins by critiquing those who are self-satisfied with their lives, viewing their established customs and routines as beyond question. Such individuals, content in their ignorance, resist change and innovation. In contrast, the gifted and imaginative, particularly those who have traveled…
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      Chapter 28

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28 opens with the protagonist being gently awakened by the inviting aroma of coffee. Her mother is standing by her bedside, holding two mugs, offering a rare and peaceful moment to start the day. Despite the early hour, their conversation flows with ease as they chat about the protagonist’s college choices, especially New York University, a school she is eager to attend, even though it goes against her father’s wishes. The warmth of the moment underscores the mother-daughter connection, as the…
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      Chapter 60

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 60 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton and Liam revisiting a place from their past, a spot where they once skipped school to escape the pressures of their lives. The cold weather forces them to stay inside the car, but they find comfort in each other's presence, sitting on the hood while gazing up at the starry sky. Despite the chill, they feel a sense of protection from the towering trees around them, which provide a shield from the world outside. This intimate moment comes after a…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 18 – A Rock Ahead focuses on the growing social gap between American husbands and their wives, particularly in how responsibility and daily concerns are divided. The narrator, while strolling near Twenty-third Street, sees a constant flow of women indulging in shopping, absorbed by displays and bargains. This pattern, he argues, illustrates a troubling disconnect—many women appear unaware of their household’s financial reality, treating shopping not as necessity but as recreation. Rather than…
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      Chapter 40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 40 opens with the protagonist grappling with an overwhelming sense of dread as she prepares to head home alone after school, knowing the inevitable confrontation with her father looms. Her mind races, consumed with anxiety over the potential tension awaiting her at home. She had planned to take refuge at the newspaper office to escape, but her hopes are dashed when she finds it unexpectedly closed. The sense of vulnerability intensifies as she makes her way through the school, knowing she has no…
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      Chapter 68

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 68 of If These Wings Could Fly presents the protagonist in a poignant moment of reflection, standing alone on the edge of the sidewalk as she watches Liam’s red taillights fade into the darkness. This fleeting sight sparks within her a vision of a hopeful future, one filled with promises of happiness and togetherness. For a brief moment, she allows herself to imagine a life shared with Liam, free of the obstacles and struggles that have defined her past. The image of their future together…
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