Chapter 263: A Glimpse of Normalcy

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Life had resumed its steady pace, with only a few significant matters needing my attention. Everything else fell into the routine rhythm of daily life. Mara, now the new president of the opera club, had found her footing. While she lacked Ryan’s flair for creativity, her organizational skills surprised everyone. A president who recognized and nurtured her members' talents could often achieve more than a singular genius. Under her leadership, the club flourished and even earned a coveted spot on the grand stage of the Midnight Opera House. Avril, once entangled in rumors and whispers, had carved her own path. She had joined the reserve team of the royal guards for a year during her university days. Upon her honorable retirement, she returned to her studies, consistently ranking among the top ten students in the school. The scandals of the past had faded into obscurity, and Avril now shone brightly—not as the subject of idle gossip but as a remarkable indiv