CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT NADIA They always ruin everything! Trouble, they say, is always one spark away. I had woken up earlier than I was used to that morning, a sensation of excitement buzzing through me. The sunlight filtered through my curtains, casting a warm glow around my room that made everything feel new. As I stretched out of bed, I glanced out of my window, and a smile crept across my face. The world outside was beautiful, the early morning dew shimmering like tiny diamonds on the grass. I could see the soft orange and pink hues of dawn spreading across the sky, blending with the blue of the retreating night. Birds chirped sweetly, greeting the day as if they were celebrating an important occasion. I took a moment to breathe in the fresh air; it felt energizing, almost magical

