As Lila grows closer to Rowan, she starts to explore new aspects of herself, aspects she’d never been allowed to acknowledge. She becomes more confident, more comfortable with vulnerability. Rowan shares his own struggles and dreams, their conversations becoming more honest and raw.
One weekend, they take a trip to the countryside. It’s a serene, sunlit day, and they walk through fields, talking about the future. Rowan speaks about his own dreams, his longing to make a difference and to live authentically. Inspired by him, Lila shares some of her new ambitions—perhaps even her desire to create a life that would inspire others who’ve felt invisible.
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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...
