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This place was seriously a hidden gem, like the perfect spot for a low-key getaway.

I was zoned out, taking in the courtyard's beauty, when a soft voice snapped me back. "Um, miss, are you looking for someone?"

I turned to see a girl, probably around my age, standing there in a simple white dress. Her long braid draped over her shoulder, and her eyes? They sparkled like the place itself. "You're Miss Hart, right?" I asked, already knowing I was right.

She looked surprised. "Yeah, that's me. Are you here to see... my brother?"

Yep, definitely Hayden's sister. She didn't exactly look like him, but they both had that annoyingly good-looking thing going on.

While Hayden had this rugged, tough vibe, Yuna's was softer-like she was made of sunshine and fresh air. "Yeah, I'm a friend of Hayden's," I said with a smile, reaching out my hand.

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Yuna hesitated for a sec, like she wasn't expecting me, but then shook my hand with both of hers, all polite. "I'm Yuna Hart."

seemed a little thrown off, which made me

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still had me standing at the gate, Yuna let go of my hand and stepped aside quickly. "Oh, of course! Sorry, I wasn't expecting anyone. The place is kind of a mess." 1 leaned in a little, lowering my voice. "Your

eyes went wide.

winked. "Don't tell

a second, then smiled like we were in on some kind of fun secret. I glanced around the courtyard again-it was even more stunning

her heart condition, I waved it off. "Oh, you don't have to. I'm not really

with a teapot and some dried flowers,

sleek ones that had just come out this year. I smirked. "Did

her face glowing with pride. As she brewed the tea, her eyes wandered over the courtyard. "He built this house for me, too. Said living here would be good for my health." I blinked, a little stunned. Building a house? That wasn't a small thing. Hayden

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filled with water. "See this? I collect dew from the garden and use it to make tea. My brother says it makes the

That took serious patience. And here she was, making it for me, someone she barely knew. I couldn't help but like her instantly. "Yuna,

shyly. "You're

laughed. "Look who's talking. You look like you stepped right

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