Born to parents whose love knew no measure, she grew as an only child untouched by the shadows of hatred or resentment.
Their unwavering care and gentle optimism sank deep into her being, planting seeds of kindness that would quietly shape the contours of her soul.
She endeavored to channel the love she had been gifted by her parents to all who crossed her path, yet she soon discovered that boundless positivity is not always received in kind.
Even those who hungered for it sometimes met it with suspicion, and in the quiet moments when no eyes were upon her, she wrestled with a subtle regret for the generosity that went unseen or unappreciated.
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For the first time since Halo joined the NeverLight cohort, their leader, Jihriel Asterion, stood before them. The room was quiet, as though everyone was drowning in their shame. Halo, though, cared about only one thing: saving Delilah.
"I'm sorry, Jihriel… I should have known better than this."
Hazard said and bowed his head.
