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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Elide Lochan and Lorcan traversing the eastern edges of Oakwald, heading towards the plains beyond. Throughout their journey, Elide remains silent, intentionally withholding questions about Lorcan’s true motives and her own past, including her identity and the reasons behind his hunting. She perceives that Lorcan has his own secrets, especially regarding his interest in Morath and his reaction to references about Celaena Sardothien and Aelin Galathynius. Despite her curiosity, she…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery anxiously awaiting updates from Oren about Toby's disappearance. Oren reports that the courier service used to deliver messages remains untraceable, but his team has located a warehouse owner who received another mysterious envelope. The envelope contains a recent photo of Toby, bruised and holding a dated newspaper, serving as proof of life but no ransom demand. Avery struggles to maintain composure as she processes the grim reality of Toby's captivity and the lack of clear…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lila stopping by early in the morning, preoccupied with a power outage that threatens her flower arrangements. She casually mentions Gary’s inability to walk due to a surfing injury, revealing her anxiety about the upcoming wedding day. Phoebe is asked to take Gary on errands, a responsibility she feels conflicted about as she’s supposed to be letting go. Despite her reservations, Phoebe prepares for her speech that evening, only to find it overly candid and disconnected from the…
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      Chapter 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this intense and visceral confrontation, Manon faces her grandmother in a brutal fight that reveals deep-seated tensions and the history of their violent relationship. The scene begins with Manon attacking her grandmother with Wind-Cleaver, only to be met with fierce resistance as her grandmother counters with iron nails and teeth, embodying her formidable combat skills. The fight is charged with emotion, as Manon struggles to buy time for the Thirteen to escape, highlighting her resolve and the stakes…
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      CHAPTER 18

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      by testsuphomeAdmin After Rebecca leaves, the protagonist remains in the tunnels, contemplating their next move before returning to Hawthorne House through a hidden staircase. Upon regaining cell reception, they make a decisive phone call to Thea Calligaris, a character with whom they share a complex, evolving relationship. Thea responds with her signature sarcasm, hinting at their unlikely friendship. The protagonist hesitates before revealing their purpose for calling, setting the stage for a significant conversation about…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 17, Phoebe anticipates a visit from Lila before the Blending of the Families event but is met with silence, leaving her to wrestle with feelings of guilt and confusion. She reflects on the joy she experienced with Gary earlier in the day, a feeling she thought was no longer possible for her. Despite feeling unsure, Phoebe resolves to express gratitude to Lila by preparing her maid of honor speech, though she struggles to find the right words after recent conversations that have cast doubt on the…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Manon Blackbeak confronting the grim reality of her sister Asterin’s impending execution. As the sky over Morath darkens, Manon remains restless, her focus solely on her blade, Wind-Cleaver, and the weight of her decisions. Her thoughts are haunted by the consequences of her choices, including Asterin's imprisonment in the deepest dungeon, guarded to prevent rescue or escape. Manon’s internal struggle reflects her sense of guilt and her understanding that her actions have led to…
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      CHAPTER 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Avery finding Rebecca in the hidden tunnels beneath the Hawthorne estate, a place Tobias Hawthorne had once shown her as a child. Rebecca stands stiffly before a concrete wall, her red hair wild and her emotions raw. When Avery approaches, Rebecca initially mistakes her for Xander and then tries to push her away, but Avery refuses to leave. The tension between them is palpable, with Rebecca using silence as both a weapon and a shield, a habit she developed after her sister Emily’s…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 17, the protagonist awakens abruptly from a disturbing nightmare filled with ominous visions and a sense of foreboding. The dream's imagery, including the Suriel’s bone-fingers and a faceless woman demanding her name, sets a tone of unease and hints at deeper, unseen threats. As she regains her composure, she hears unusual sounds—shouts and screams—from the manor’s front hall, prompting her to investigate. Her instinct to understand what is happening drives her to leave her room,…
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      Chapter 16

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 16, the morning after a turbulent night, Lila appears uncharacteristically subdued as she navigates a severe hangover. Despite her earlier emotional outburst about rejecting her impending marriage to Gary, she now resumes her usual energetic demeanor, though clearly exhausted and disillusioned. Lila’s reluctance to participate in the planned surfing lesson, a gesture initially meant to please her stepson Juice, reveals her growing disenchantment with the wedding festivities. Phoebe, observing…
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