First and foremost, let me preface by saying that no, the name of this chapter doesn't mean that I'll be putting this novel on indefinite hiatus. I haven't even begun getting into the nitty and gritty of the story yet.

However, I do have to apologize for the fact that it's been over two weeks since I posted the previous chapter.

I cannot forgive myself for how long I've left the novel in this state, especially with the end of Theresa's storyline being left at a cliffhanger.

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Unfortunately, it'll be a while before I get around to posting the next chapter (by a while, it's either tomorrow, in a couple days, or perhaps more).

I'll also post a longer explanation on why I haven't been able to write for the past couple weeks once that chapter is up, but to cut things short...

I've experienced some unexpected and very insane mental burnout.

Once again, I apologize for keeping you guys in the dark all this time.

And I hope to see you all once I post the new one.

Thank you.