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Chapter 82- Come home
Author: D.twister
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Months Later…

The mirror stared back at him like it was judging him.

Elijah Quinn straightened the lapels of his black Italian silk tuxedo for the third time, smoothed out a wrinkle that wasn’t there, and adjusted his bow tie until it sat perfectly.

It was a gala night.

The UN Global Restoration Summit, to be precise. A once-in-a-decade event now repurposed to honor survivors and defenders of the NovaX Crisis. And this time, Elijah Quinn wasn’t just attending…

He was the chief guest.

Speeches. Cameras.

The world’s gratitude poured in like a tidal wave ever since he emerged from the rubble.

Everyone wanted to shake the hand of the man who saved humanity from self-destruction. But behind the prestige, behind the tuxedo and spotlight, Elijah carried a weight .

Valeria was gone.

He breathed in deeply, lips pressed tight as he stepped out of the mirror room.

The mansion’s upper floors were silent except for the low hum of electricity and the occasional soft click from security
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