Chapter 29: When the Crown Feels Heavy
Amara arrived at a charity gala, escorted by Darius. Cameras flashed in every direction, the crowd murmuring her name as though she were royalty. For a moment, she allowed herself to breathe it in — not vanity, but proof that her pain hadn’t been in vain.
The event began smoothly, with applause following her entrance. But then, during the Q&A, a reporter asked the question that made the air shift:
“Amara, do you think your sudden fame is built on your achievements… or simply on the drama of your failed marriage?”
The words hit harder than she expected. The room went silent. For the first time in weeks, Amara faltered. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. The crowd leaned in, hungry for a misstep.
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She finally managed to speak. “I… I believe pain can be transformed into purpose. And if my story inspires even one woman to rise after betrayal, then it’s worth it.”
Polite applause followed, but Amara felt the sting. The reporter’s question spread online before the gala even ended, the clip replayed with captions like “Is Amara just drama dressed as empowerment?”
That night, scrolling through comments, Amara felt the weight of the crown heavier than ever. For the first time, doubt whispered: What if they’re right?
But beside her, Darius took her phone away, locking eyes with her.
“Queens aren’t made in silence, Amara. They’re forged in fire. This is just more fire. And you’ve already proven you can stand the heat.”
She exhaled slowly, realizing he was right. The crown was heavy — but it was hers.
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