Dear Readers,

  I want to let you know that I’ve decided to temporarily pause updates for this book, and I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. This story is something I care about deeply, and I’ve realized there are parts of it—both in my writing and the direction of the plot—that I’m not fully satisfied with.

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  There are shortcomings I want to fix and ideas I need to rework. Because this story means so much to me, I’d like to take some time to refine it and come back with a better, more polished version. I apologize for stepping away for now, but I hope this break will let me present something I’m prouder of in the future.

  This isn’t the end—just a pause. I’ll keep you updated as I go. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

  Sincerely,

  Dayta Analizt