Chapter 271

Valeria’s Pov

I brought out a loose black dress and slipped it on. It was soft against my skin and comfortable enough for the night.

I tied my hair into a messy bun and added a bit of lip gloss. Nothing fancy, just enough to make me look presentable.

I checked myself one last time in the mirror, breathing slowly. My heart was pounding already, even though I hadn’t stepped out of the room yet.

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