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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
Chapter 18:
the Power of
Connection
Billie sat at a table, surrounded by laughter. Not
the forced, polite laughter of a work event, but the
genuine, kind that only real friends could spark.
It was game night. A tradition she'd almost
forgotten existed. A simple gathering of people,
sharing food, playing games, and enjoying each other's
company.
For so long, her life had been a solo mission. A
relentless pursuit of productivity and self-
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