Anger
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Tilly reflects on her past encounter with Nathaniel Pierce, realizing his seemingly detached nature may conceal deeper intentions. Discovering a note in his manuscript prompts her to investigate further. She accesses archive records, uncovering Nathaniel’s elusive presence and the mysterious “Red Room” at Mystique. Determined, she decides to confront him directly.
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I smiled—not because what I saw brought me joy, but because I was frustrated. She had forgotten how adept I was at catching lies. Yet, there she sat, watching me believe her deception, mistaking my silence for ignorance. I laughed along, not out of amusement, but because the absurdity of it all stung. It hurt—not
Insight of a Kenyan Girl 