Everyone slowly went to their rooms, minds overflowing with everything they had just heard.
Eric hesitated near Justin's bed for a moment, guilt on his face…
but he didn't say anything.
He simply lowered his eyes and quietly climbed into his bed.
Silence filled the room.
And inside that silence… each child had their own thoughts.
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🌑 POV : THOMAS
Thomas stared at the ceiling, eyes shining.
Thomas' thoughts:
Amber aunty… she's like a warrior.
Strong. Fearless. Unbreakable.
When I grow up, I want to marry someone just like her.
Someone who can stand alone and fight the whole world.
He grinned proudly to himself.
Thomas:
"…A warrior wife… yeah… that's so cool."
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🌑 POV : EMILY
Emily hugged her pillow, goosebumps still on her arms.
Emily's thoughts:
Wow… wow… wow.
Amber aunty looks so calm and pretty… but inside she's a devil.
A devil who protects the people she loves.
I want to become like her… strong enough to make everyone shut up.
Emily smirked to herself.
Emily:
"I'll be scary… but beautiful."
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🌑 POV : LUSSY
Lussy's eyes were full of sadness.
Lussy's thoughts:
Amber aunty stayed silent… because of that?
She carried so much pain… and still took care of our grandmother…
Even when her whole world was destroyed.
Her chest tightened.
Lussy:
"…How did she survive all that… and still smile?"
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🌑 POV : JUSTIN
Justin sat up in his bed, knees pulled to his chest.
Justin's thoughts:
She fought for her adopted sister…
She risked everything for her…
Then why… why didn't she look for me?
Did I matter that little?
He clenched his fists.
Or… is there something she never told me…?
Something I don't know yet…?
His heart felt heavy.
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🌑 POV : ERIC
Eric's hands were trembling under the blanket.
Eric's thoughts:
Is that… monster… my father?
But Mom told me she killed him because of something else…
She lied to me… why?
He bit his lip, tears gathering.
Amber aunty… she's like a lioness.
Dangerous. Fearless. A protector.
Someone who can destroy monsters like him…
His voice cracked in the darkness.
Eric (in his mind):
"I… want her… as my guardian…
but someone like me… I don't deserve her."
He hid his face in the pillow, trembling quietly.
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