Chapter 1

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:53:10 +0000

The first rays of dawn seeped through the delicate cotton curtains, painting the room in hues of soft gold and amber. Outside, the chirping of sparrows harmonized with the gentle rustle of leaves swaying in the morning breeze. The air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of jasmine from the blooming vines that clung to the veranda.