chapter 21
HERA JADE SARVANTES Artemis and I sat on a long chair, watching them play and eat cotton candy. Mommy looked happy, a rare sight since Daddy's passing. She'd become cold and distant, especially after deciding to separate Venus from us. Artemis asked what I was thinking, and I replied, "Mommy's happiness." Artemis agreed, hoping Mommy would stay happy forever. VENUS ATHLEA SARVANTES I tripped and fell, hurting my knee. Lexi teased me, calling me clumsy. Tita treated my wound, blowing on it to soothe the pain. When Lexi poked my wound, I yelped, and Tita scolded her. I hugged Tita, feeling her warmth. Tita's smile seemed familiar, like a dream I'd had. It was a smile that said, "I love you, and I'll protect you." Tears welled up in my eyes as I hugged her tightly. Tita asked why I wa
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