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The truth was, she was afraid of what the cave might reveal.So she steeled herself with patience, determined to wait. The next day, she returned to the cave. "Is she still in there?" she called out. "Yes, we must wait for her," came the reply. "Her desire to live in the real world is stronger than whatever she sees in there." "Too much time has passed," Kiara murmured, glancing at the entrance. Meanwhile, Abril was living a blissful winter, surrounded by her family and enjoying peaceful days. On this particular day, Lissana sang for her, a melody that felt both familiar and distant.Though she couldn't quite remember where she had heard it before, it stirred something deep within her. "If you ask me," Alessandro had said, "don't forget anything." "I can't shake the feeling that I'm forgetting something important," Abril admitted, frustration creeping into her voice. "It's nothing," he reassured her. "Just enjoy this moment. Everything is good here." Abril left the school of thoughts behind, feeling as if everything was perfect, like a dream. "Is this really not real?" she wondered, fighting against the sensation that something was amiss.She began to panic, searching frantically for signs of her family. Alessandro took her hand, but his touch felt cold and distant. "What's wrong, Aby?" he asked, concern etched on his face. "Let me go! You're not really here!" she cried, pulling away. "Why do you want to leave? Here, you are happy. You have everything you've ever wanted-a family." "That's exactly why I must be strong," Abril insisted. "My real family is waiting for me." Lissana approached, hugging her leg. "Mami, don't go!Sing for me!" As the darkness enveloped them, Lissana's voice rang out, lifting the weight of fear and sadness. "When night falls, the moon and stars will shine, revealing the truth." Abril recognized the song; it was one she had sung long ago, when the palace had been in ruins. Lissana's voice echoed her own, and the familiarity tugged at her heart. "I can't do this," Abril said, pulling away from her daughter. "There are still people waiting for me." Lissana clung to her, pleading with wide eyes.Abril's heart ached at the sight of her daughter, who resembled the child Lissana could have been. Yet, she knew she had to shatter this illusion. Flames began to engulf the vision, consuming the dreamlike world around her. Abril pressed on, determined to escape the cave, until at last, she saw a glimmer of light. For a moment, she thought she had made a mistake in her path, but the light was real. She found herself in a grand chamber illuminated by torches, filled with gold and precious stones. Among the treasures lay the golden daggers she had once wielded against the creature.noveldramaShe wondered if they were the same ones she had left behind. There was no time to ponder, so she began searching for the mirrors she had come for. The daggers seemed to call to her, but she pushed the thought aside, focusing on her quest. Finally, she discovered the mirrors, lined up on a pedestal. They were small and round, not at all what she had imagined. Doubt crept in-were these truly the mirrors she sought? She searched the room for others, but these were the only ones among the treasures.After a moment of hesitation, Abril took the mirrors, feeling as if they were trying to draw her back. "I don't believe the queen would be pleased if I took them," she muttered, her resolve wavering. As she turned to leave the cave, the golden daggers followed her, as if refusing to let her go without them. "I can do this on my own," she insisted, determined to escape. Just as she neared the exit, she felt the weight of the daggers at her waist. "If you don't think you'll ever stop following me!" she shouted in desperation. No answer came, and deep down, Abril knew she wouldn't receive one.She pressed on, just steps away from freedom. "ABY! ARE YOU OKAY?" Cassian and Kiara called out in unison as she emerged into the light. Relief washed over Abril as she stepped out of the cave. "Yes, I'm perfectly fine," she replied, her heart finally at ease.