CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:11 The grand garden of the mansion was a spectacle of twinkling lights, vibrant colors, and elegant decorations. The towering mansion loomed above the festivities, its stone walls bathed in the warm glow of golden lights. Below, guests in extravagant attire mingled, their laughter and chatter blending with the soft music that floated through the crisp night air. The garden was a winter wonderland, with snow-dusted trees and ice sculptures glittering under the light of chandeliers hung from branches. Above it all, on the rooftop of the mansion, Ava stood alone. Her gown, a luxurious cascade of silk and velvet in deep emerald, shimmered in the faint light. The chill of the night was kept at bay by the warmth radiating from beneath her gown, but it did

