With Rowan by her side, Lila’s self-confidence blossoms. She’s more engaged in her studies, excelling in ways she never thought possible. She finds herself stepping into leadership roles, volunteering for projects, and connecting with people she would have once been too afraid to approach. Rowan’s belief in her has unlocked something powerful—a sense of self-assurance she’s never known.
But as she grows, she can’t help but think about her family. There’s a lingering sadness, a wish that they could have shared in her success or shown her the love she needed. Rowan gently reminds her that she’s created her own family with her friends and the people who truly care for her. In that moment, Lila realizes she’s no longer defined by the love she lacked but by the love she’s chosen to nurture in herself and others.
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HEART'S IN THE SHADOWS
FantasiLila 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...
