Beyond Masks: A Masquerade Of Secrets And Identities
Annalise successfully completed her mission, earning over one million points as per the system's request. In accordance with their agreement, Annalise would now return to her own world, and she would be awakened from her coma. As Annalise and her system companion, Rod, went their separate ways, Rod bid her farewell once again, saying, "Farewell, my host, until we meet once more," as she vanished from his view.
When Annalise awoke from her coma, the doctors were immediately notified and were astounded by this seemingly miraculous event. From the start, they had deemed her recovery impossible, as she had been in a near-death state. Upon hearing the news, her parents rushed to her side, overwhelmed with joy at this unexpected turn of events.
For Annalise's parents, a year had passed since her recovery, but for her, it had been nearly ten thousand years of traveling from one world to another in her quest to return. When she finally reunited with her parents, she was overwhelmed with joy, yet their faces no longer held the familiarity they once did. "Who are you?" she asked, using it as an excuse to embark on a new chapter in her life.
Her parents and doctors were in awe it was nearly impossible for her to lose her memories yet they believed her since it was a year since the accident took place. Driven with pity for their only daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dame took precaution and made sure to hire maids and bodyguard for their beloved daughter Annalise yet they were unaware of the secrets she holds.
For the past few days, Annalise spent her time adjusting to her current lifestyle without the help of a system. despite her young age of just 16, she possess a wisdom that far surpasses her years. She adapted well in after a month had past she wishes to stay in the province instead of the city as she says "I'm afraid of staying in the city.. mother.. father.. please?" As she gazed at her parents with a gentle yet fragile expression. Burdened by the accident that happened to their precious daughter Mrs. and Mr. Dame agreed.
Annalise felt a sense of excitement, knowing she can practice her skills that she learned in the other world as a secret. However, her parents remained concerned about her ability to thrive in the province. Her mother, with a mixture of warmth, sadness, and guilt in her expression, gently caressed Annalise's face and asked "Are you absolutely sure you'll be okay, dear?" Meanwhile, Mr. Dame's tears streamed down his cheeks as he replied\, **"If only we had done a better job at protecting you."\, ** Annalise reassured both her parents, saying, "I'll be just fine, Mom and Dad. Please, don't worry."
As Annalise headed to the stairs toward her bedroom, she felt an uneasy sensation of a presence within her room. With careful and calculated movements, she cautiously turned the doorknob, eager to uncover the identity of the person awaiting her inside the room.
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