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      Chapter 161

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 161 begins on a cool, early morning with Patch answering a phone call at the Meyer household. On the line is Charlotte’s teacher, informing him that she hasn’t shown up for class. Without hesitating, Patch tells them she’s unwell, masking the truth with a practiced calm. He sets out to find her, walking the familiar streets of Monta Clare with quiet determination. As he moves through the neighborhood, Patch sends Sammy to check the roads further uphill, hoping she might be sitting in one of…
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      Chapter 160

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 160 begins with Patch and Charlotte navigating the icy roads toward Lake Pine, their breath visible in the frosty morning air. Patch drives cautiously, glancing occasionally at his daughter bundled up in the passenger seat, her cheeks pink from the cold. The silence between them isn't uncomfortable—just the quiet of two people thinking deeply. As they arrive, the sight of Misty skating across the frozen lake catches their attention. Her movements are fluid, elegant, like a memory frozen in time,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16 opens with Saint, who is dressed in navy overalls and a white blouse, walking into the room where her grandmother, Norma, is sitting at the table, reading The Tribune. Norma looks up, and in a concerned tone, remarks that Saint appears too thin, to which Saint quickly dismisses her worries, stating that she is perfectly fine, despite always having dirt under her nails. Norma, ever the caretaker, suggests that Saint wear her wedge sandals to church, which she reluctantly agrees to do. As they…
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      Chapter 157

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 157 unfolds with the house alive in motion, its once-quiet walls now echoing with voices and music as Patch hosts a community gathering arranged by Norma. Guests arrive in waves, close to three hundred in total, filling every space from porch to parlor with laughter and light conversation. Daisy Creason from The Tribune attends with notepad in hand, keen on capturing the spirit of the event for the next morning’s front page, much to Patch’s quiet discomfort. Though grateful for the turnout, he…
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      Chapter 156

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 156 begins with Patch committing himself to an intense week of transformation. With the framing complete and the stucco properly cured, he takes up his brushes to breathe life into the home he has long imagined. Every surface is deliberate—walls painted a clean, bright white, and the shutters colored in a fluid Aegean blue that seems to shimmer like shifting water. These colors trigger deep memories, reminding him of vibrant feathers and sunlit shores. His careful attention to contrast—light…
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      Chapter 155

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 155 depicts a pivotal moment for Patch as he embarks on a drastic journey of rebuilding and personal reflection. The narrative begins with Patch, alongside his self-imposed isolation, deciding to demolish the remains of his past with the powerful machinery of a track excavator. The decision to tear down his former home, once filled with memories, symbolizes the emotional cleansing Patch seeks, reducing his history to rubble. With a mix of determination and anguish, Patch uses a bulldozer to clear…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 152 begins with Patch and Misty sitting side by side on the old wooden swings, their legs gently pushing them forward as the sun dips low behind a patch of gray clouds. The gentle creak of the chains is the only sound that cuts through the quiet, until Misty breaks the silence. She speaks candidly about her past, admitting she made the decision to drop out of school without telling many people, especially Patch. Her voice carries the weight of regret, but there's also a hint of defiance—like…
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      Chapter 150

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 150 begins with Patch behind the wheel, pushing through a grueling seven-hour drive that leaves him physically worn and emotionally spent. As the road stretches endlessly before him, drowsiness creeps in, making it hard to focus. He rolls down the window, letting in thick, humid air that does little to wake him but serves as a sharp reminder of the journey’s weight. Clutched in one hand is an old ordinance map—creased, weathered, and scribbled on so much that any original markings are nearly…
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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 15 opens with Saint engulfed in emotional turmoil, her days consumed by the aftermath of a life-altering event. Four days have passed since the incident, and during this time, she has been unable to sleep or eat, leaving her drained and restless. She spends the majority of her time wandering aimlessly through the woods, the silence offering no solace, and standing outside the local police station in hopes of getting answers about the case that has taken over her life. Her repeated visits, however,…
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      Chapter 149

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 149 begins as Saint wakes early in the mountain town, a place whose age is stitched into every building she passes. The streets still bear the character of the gold rush era, where miners once labored with little more than hope in their hands and grit in their souls. She walks with her camera, documenting structures like the Chinese Laundry House and the Pollock House, each a testament to lives that came before. The crisp air carries the scent of pine and dust, mixing with her thoughts as she…
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