Inside the University of Oxford's Botanical Gardens, Dr. Elara Vincent, a young botanist with a keen intellect and a sharp eye, is bent over her microscope. Her auburn hair, usually tied back in a practical bun, has come loose, framing her face as she focuses intently on the specimen before her. The flower, with its unique nocturnal blooming pattern and…
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