Author's Note

Hey everyone! First off, I want to thank those of you who started reading this story way back when—I truly appreciate your patience. I know it's been a long time, and I'm sorry for the delay. A lot happened along the way, but I won't go into details. What matters is that I'm back, and I hope you'll stick with me until the end of this fanfic!

I've also made quite a few revisions to the earlier chapters. While the core plot remains the same, I've added more depth, especially to my OC's background. You'll see these changes unfold in the chapters ahead. For now, I'm excited to share the first five revised chapters along with a brand-new one!

Enjoy, and see you soon!

See you later!