Her father struck her at that time, for she showed vulnerability. And her heart indeed turned a little bit colder, but it was towards her father.
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Lara emerged from the water, the coolness lingering on her skin as she wrapped herself in the blanket she had brought earlier. She carefully removed her three-piece inner garment, washed each piece thoroughly, and laid them out to dry under the warmth of the morning sun.
While waiting for her clothes to dry, she turned her attention to the southern part of the plateau. This side was lush, far greener than the barren northern region. The difference, she surmised, was likely due to the presence of a cascading waterfall that spilled life into the surrounding area.