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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII finds Addie LaRue reflecting deeply on her existence as she walks through the bustling streets of New York City on a chilly March afternoon. The world around her swirls with the vibrancy of life, yet she feels the weight of her centuries of solitude, a stark contrast to the warmth that the city offers. As she passes by a street market, a familiar sight catches her eye—a worn and weathered book, its pages yellowed with age, calling out to her in a way only forgotten things can. Drawn to it,…
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      Chapter VIII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII opens with the heavy weight of inevitability hanging over Adeline’s life in Villon-sur-Sarthe, France, on July 29, 1714. Once filled with aspirations of freedom and self-determination, she finds herself trapped by the harsh reality of societal expectations. At twenty-three, she’s suddenly thrust into the life of a woman destined for marriage, a path that wasn’t of her choosing but rather one that the village imposed upon her. The death of Pauline, Roger’s wife, propels the villagers to…
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      Chapter IX

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IX unfolds in the quiet and dense woods of Villon-sur-Sarthe, France, where Adeline finds herself caught between the world she’s known and the mysterious unknown that now beckons. It’s the evening of July 29, 1714, and the air is thick with the whisper of winds stirring the trees, as if the very earth beneath her feet feels like a place that no longer belongs to her. The peacefulness of the surroundings is sharply contrasted by the unsettling laughter she hears, a sound that seems both out of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter X continues with Adeline, her footsteps echoing through the thick, damp air of the Villon-sur-Sarthe woods, feeling increasingly alien in the familiar space of her home village. As night encroaches, the woods around her become suffocating, and her sense of disconnection grows more intense. The usual sounds of the village, the murmur of life, have been replaced with a profound stillness that only serves to underscore the overwhelming isolation she feels. Her journey, once filled with dreams of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XII paints a vivid scene of a chilly New York evening on March 10, 2014, where Addie LaRue, filled with a sense of quiet determination, opts for an arduous walk across Manhattan instead of taking the subway. The wind stings her skin, and the winter chill is sharp in the air, but Addie finds comfort in the long, solitary walk. She dislikes the suffocating feeling of being trapped in the underground tunnels, and thus chooses the freedom of walking, even if it means enduring the elements. Her journey…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIII begins with a profound moment of realization for Adeline, marking the beginning of a long, tormenting journey. On the morning of July 30, 1714, she wakes to discover that she has been forgotten by all—erased from the memories of everyone she has ever known. This revelation shocks her to the core, as she comes face-to-face with Isabelle, a figure from her past who once embodied warmth and trust, but now stands as a stranger to her. Isabelle’s confusion over Adeline’s identity is the first…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIV begins on July 30, 1714, marking a pivotal moment in Addie LaRue's life as she leaves behind her quaint village of Villon-sur-Sarthe in France, stepping into the unknown. For the first time in years, she embarks on a journey that will carry her beyond the familiar landscapes of her childhood, into the bustling city of Le Mans, a walled city far removed from the security of her known world. This is not just a physical journey, but also one that will test her very existence, forcing her to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XV opens with Addie LaRue experiencing a sharp contrast to the bustling, energetic atmosphere she has become accustomed to. Alone in her spacious New York City apartment, she feels the weight of James’s absence—a presence that had unknowingly filled every corner of the space. The memory of a simple, intimate evening spent with him, where they made grilled cheese and shared unspoken comfort, now feels distant and unreachable. The stark silence of the apartment, accompanied by the view of a muted…
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      Chapter XVI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XVI takes place in Le Mans, France, on July 31, 1714, marking a significant chapter in Addie’s journey as she revisits a city that was once familiar to her. It’s been more than a decade since her last visit, and this time, she returns not as a hopeful young woman, but as someone bound by a curse that has altered the very fabric of her existence. The absence of her father’s comforting presence amplifies the weight of her solitude, and she finds herself stepping into a version of Le Mans that…
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      Chapter XVII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XVII immerses Addie in the vibrant pulse of New York City, where every corner offers an adventure, and every street is a potential discovery. The city's vastness is what draws her in, with its endless opportunities to absorb different cultures, foods, and experiences—each day bringing a new slice of life to savor. What captures her most, though, is the city's dynamic transformation, always in motion, constantly reshuffling its scenery, and offering up new nooks to explore. As the sun peeks…
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