The relationship with Rowan transforms Lila’s perspective. She starts to see her journey not as a series of trials but as steps that have shaped her into who she is. Rowan encourages her to take new risks, whether it’s in her studies, her hobbies, or exploring a creative passion she’s kept hidden. She starts painting, using art to express parts of herself she’s never been able to articulate.
One afternoon, Rowan finds her working on a piece that depicts a young girl standing on the edge of a dark forest, looking out at a sunrise. He understands immediately—it’s her journey, her transition from the shadows into the light. Together, they talk about what it means to find peace and to create a life that’s built on mutual respect and understanding.
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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...
