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Chapter 56
Chapter 56 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist experiencing an intense moment of emotional distress as they find the parking lot unexpectedly empty. Realizing that someone significant has left, the weight of the situation becomes overwhelming, and they are left sitting on the cold ground, struggling to breathe through the heaviness in their chest. As they sit in the chill of the moment, Sofia, a devoted friend, finds them and sits by their side in the freezing mud. Despite the ongoing…-
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Chapter 55
Chapter 55 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with the protagonist feeling weighed down by a promise made to Liam—to attend his game. Throughout the event, she struggles with regret and anxiety, caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. The energy of the game surrounds her, with the loud cheers from fans and the lively performances of cheerleaders filling the air. Despite this outward excitement, the protagonist is keenly aware of the underlying tension within her family, particularly her father's…-
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Chapter 54
Chapter 54 of If These Wings Could Fly begins with Leighton walking into her home, feeling a heavy tension in the air. Upon entering, she finds her family gathered in the living room, all seemingly engaged in a casual movie night. Her parents, along with Campbell and Juniper, are together, and while the scene might appear normal at first glance, Leighton is sharply aware of the strain between her parents. The sight of her mother and father cozying up together triggers a deep sense of discomfort,…-
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Chapter 53
Chapter 53 of If These Wings Could Fly presents a vivid scene where the protagonist, despite ongoing tensions with her parents, decides to bike three miles to attend a town hall meeting about the crows that have invaded Auburn. With no ride available, she opts to make the journey alone in December’s cold, refusing to ask for help from her parents. When she arrives at the municipal building, she encounters a lone crow perched nearby, a sight that resonates deeply with her as she briefly exchanges a glance…-
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Chapter 52
Chapter 52 of If These Wings Could Fly begins in the stillness of a cold winter night, where the characters find a rare moment of solace together, huddled inside an armoire. The house, though seemingly safe, carries an unsettling atmosphere, amplified by the howling wind and the eerie creaks that echo through the darkened spaces. To ease the tension, the narrator engages in comforting activities, such as playing games and telling stories to Juniper, who eagerly asks for a tale. These small acts of…-
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Chapter 51
Chapter 51 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton returning home to find her family gathered in the living room, where her father, burdened by guilt and stress, begins to apologize for his recent outburst. He attributes his actions to the overwhelming pressure of his failing business and his desire to protect his daughters from the harsh realities of his struggles. While his words are filled with remorse, the tension in the room is thick, as his apology doesn’t seem to fully address the root of…-
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Chapter 50
Chapter 50 of If These Wings Could Fly portrays a pivotal moment in the protagonist Leighton's emotional journey as she faces the discomfort of attending a high school art show where her own work is on display. Leighton stands beside her piece, Portrait of an Old Crow, feeling the crushing weight of embarrassment and self-doubt that so often accompanies high school events. The eyes of her peers, the judgment she imagines, and the reality of presenting her personal work push her further into a state of…-
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In Chapter 5 of "Worldly Ways and Byways," the author reflects on the complex and often unfortunate outcomes of marriages between American women and foreign nobility, drawing from the words of an experienced American lady in Rome who remarked on the rarity of truly happy unions in such circumstances. The author, once naive and idealistic about these international marriages, has come to recognize their inherent challenges through years of observation and reality checks. The narrative begins with a…
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Chapter 49
Chapter 49 of If These Wings Could Fly opens with Leighton waking up in Liam’s bed, a situation that fills her with a sense of unease due to the intimacy and closeness of the moment. The warmth of the morning contrasts with the discomfort she feels, heightened by the weight of their developing relationship. When she checks the window, she finds odd gifts left by Joe, tying the present moment back to her past. These gifts, although small, hold a deep significance for her, and she decides to collect them…-
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Chapter 48
Chapter 48 begins with the world still wrapped in the quiet of early morning, the rain softly pattering against the window. I awake long before the sun rises, my mind a blank canvas, suspended between the realms of sleep and wakefulness. In this space, I feel untethered, like a solitary being adrift in the stillness of the dark. As I lie there, suspended in time, a sense of connection slowly reasserts itself—reminding me that I am not alone. Liam’s arm around my ribs and his large hand gripping mine…-
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