The Future Awaits

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Sophie's POV

Standing on the stage, holding my diploma in my hands, I felt a sense of accomplishment that I hadn't felt in a long time. This was the beginning of something new—something better. College was waiting for me, a chance to start over, to figure out who I was outside of everything that had happened.

I glanced around at the crowd, seeing my parents, Ella, and Caleb cheering for me. I should have felt completely content, but part of me couldn't shake the feeling that someone else was out there, watching.

For a brief moment, I thought I saw a figure in the distance, just beyond the crowd. My heart skipped a beat, but when I blinked, the figure was gone.

It didn't matter. Ryan was part of my past now, and I had a future to look forward to.

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