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CHAPTER 324
~Zara's POV~
I straightened the moment Aira stepped into the room, my posture automatically shifted into something composed—guarded.
"Hello," I said, my voice steady. "Nice to see you two are well."
Aira managed a small, tired smile. "Yes. Thank you."
I looked down at Storm, still clinging to my waist, and gently patted his head. His little arms squeezed tighter before he finally pulled back, wiping his eyes with his sleeve.
Aira shifted slightly, clearing her throat. "Zara, I—"
I lifted a hand, cutting her off mid-sentence. "You don't have to." I offered a small, almost amused smile. "Really."
Aira hesitated.
I sighed, tilting my head slightly. "Look, I know I messed up. I shouldn't have taken Storm out in the first place. If I hadn't, none of this would have happened."
"Auntie Zara," Storm whispered.