After a week with my family, I return to the city, exhausted but determined to find balance in my life. The success of the album continues to grow, but I can't shake the feeling that I need to do more-for my brother, for myself.
I throw myself into my work, but this time, I'm more mindful of how I spend my time. I schedule visits back home, make time for Leo and Clara, and carve out moments for myself to just breathe.
One evening, as I sit with Leo, he looks at me with concern.
"You're doing a lot," he says gently. "Make sure you're not losing yourself in the process."
"I won't," I assure him. "I've worked too hard to get here."
He smiles, but I can see the worry in his eyes. Leo has always been the one to remind me to take care of myself, and I'm grateful for his presence in my life.
As the weeks go by, I start to find a rhythm. It's not perfect, but it's a step toward finding peace in the chaos of my life.
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HEART'S IN THE SHADOWS
FantasyLila has always been the forgotten child, overshadowed by her parents' attention toward her half-siblings and younger brother. Despite her love and dedication, she is treated as little more than a servant in her own home-unseen, unheard, and unloved...
