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A few minutes later, Ariel returned wearing a sad face. Cynthia seeing her like this, quickly rose from the couch.

“Ariel…” she called out softly.

"I'm so sorry, Ariel,” Cynthia whispered, bringing her into a warm hug. When they separated, Ariel sniffed and managed to smile. The latter sighed. “I didn’t pass.”

“It’s fine. I still don’t know your name.”

“Ah yes, I almost forgot