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Chapter 10
She jerked awake, stariled to find Emmen carefully placing his coat around her.
seeing her winken, he apologized, sorry for waking you. The carriage gets cold at night–wouldn’t want you catching a chill.-||
Jordus stared at him, her eyes suddenly warm with unshed tears. She quickly lowered her head and whispered. “Thank you.
Tresell souled softly before hiring to his sent and resuming his reading|
The next morning, the train finally reached its destination.
Jonian gathered her belongings, preparing to disembark
Before parting the middle aged woman pressed a package of food into her hands. “Take care of yourself, dear girl!”|||
Jordan nodded
i gratefully. “Thank you for everything-|||
pont mention It A college girl like you hau a bright future ahead!” the women beamed]
After saying goodbye.rdan was about to leave when Emmett stood up. “Would you like to head to campus together? We’re both going to Ashland, and my friend can give us both a ride”
Jordan hesitated but something, in the man’s kind eyes made her ned. “Thank you, Professor. I appreciate it.
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Stepping out of the train station, Jordan took a deep breath. Sunlight warmed her face, dispelling the weariness of her journey. She looked toward the distant cityscape, a newfound strength surging within her
This time, I’m living for myself, she whispered, stepping toward the beginning of her new life]
Following Emusseits guidance, jordan successfully reached Ashland University.]
The campus was lined with: Jush trees, students basiting about energetically
She stood at the entrance, gazing at the golden letters spelling “Ashland University, her eyes glistening with moisture.
hey there! Are you a treshman?” A friendly uppentassman approached.
Jordan nodded. “Yes. I’m here to register.“[]
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Emmett, being a professor with his own responsibilities, saw she was in good hands and palled out a small piece of paper with his contact information. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come find me.
Jordan accepted the note and tucked it away carefully. “Thank you, Professor Calloway.
Beluured, he nodded and took his leave||
With the seniors help, Jordan quickly completed her enrollment and received her dormitory key.||
Her room was on the second floor–dean, neat, with sunlight streaming through the windows, warming the bed-
She sat am the edge, gently touching the fresh bedding, her heart Fall of hope. For the first time, ale realized life could be so beautiful.||
By evening, as she finished organizing her belongings, there was a gentle knock at her door, Jordan opened it to evil Emmett standing there
He held a bag, smiling wandy Theard you’re seed in. I wanted to check on you. These are some basic necessities that might help-||
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jordan accepted the bag, funding towels, a toothbrush, notebooks, and other everyday items inside. A warm feeling spread through her chest, her choked Professor Calloway, you’re too kind |
Cammelt shook his head. His nothing, really. If you need anything else, just let zwe know.“[]
Jordan nodded, displaying her first genuine smile since her rebirth
As night deepened, jordan stood by her dormitory window, gazing at the starry sky
She knew that from today onward, her life would completely change. The pain and betrayal of the
would remain just that–the past
From now on,
she could live for herself, pursuing her own dreams. ||
