Chapter 85: Passions in Full Bloom

Three months had passed, and the seasons had turned. The oppressive humidity of the summer that had witnessed Royphia’s turmoil had given way to the crisp, golden breath of autumn. The change was more than just in the air; it was etched into the very soul of the village. The cooperative, once a symbol of Andy’s iron-fisted control, was now a vibrant hub of genuine commerce and community. The air inside no longer hung heavy with suspicion and whispered grievances, but buzzed with the confident...