The day Lila submits her scholarship application, she feels a weight lift from her shoulders. For the first time, her dreams are no longer just ideas—they’re tangible possibilities. Her best friend insists they celebrate, and they go to their favorite quiet spot, a place they’ve visited countless times to share their thoughts and find solace.
As they sit together, talking about what the future might hold, Lila realizes just how much she’s grown. She used to be the girl who never spoke up, who feared taking risks or even dreaming beyond her family’s expectations. Now, here she is, ready to leap into the unknown. Her best friend tells her how proud he is of her, and Lila’s heart swells with gratitude and a touch of sadness, knowing that someday soon, they may part ways as they pursue their own futures.
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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...
