R2’s Heartbreaking Secret


Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋

It’s easy to forget that R2D2 watched everything unfold up close—from Anakin’s highest moments to his darkest transformation.

But did you know the books give us a peek into how R2 felt about being ‘ghosted’ by Vader?

This little astromech has seen it all, and the heartbreak is real. 💔

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