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Chapter 282 – Shattered Ties

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(Sophia’s POV)

The sound of the rain outside was relentless, a steady drum against the windows, almost mocking me. The storm felt like it had crept inside my chest, swelling until I could barely breathe.

I stood in the middle of the room, staring at the photo frame on the dresser. It was of us—me, Alexander, and our daughter—smiling like life had been perfect. I wanted to throw it, to smash it into a hundred shards just like the pieces of my heart, but my hands wouldn’t obey. They trembled, not from weakness, but from the unbearable weight of knowing that nothing would ever be the same again.

When the door opened behind me, I didn’t turn. His footsteps were hesitant, deliberate. Alexander had always been sure of himself—his walk, his words, his presence—but tonight, he was careful, as if stepping too hard might shatter what was left of the fragile air between us.

“Sophia,” he said quietly.

I still didn’t move. If I looked at him now, I knew I’d either collapse into his arms or unleash
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