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beyond the office

Author: Lisa
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-21 00:10:08

Sophia was ready to get away from her routine and, most importantly, from Alexander. When a friend invited her to an art gallery event, she saw it as a perfect escape. The chance to enjoy herself, surrounded by art and people who didn’t know her personal life, was exactly what she needed.

She arrived at the gallery that evening wearing a simple, elegant black dress that made her feel confident. As she walked through the crowd, admiring the paintings and sculptures, Sophia felt a rare sense of calm. The atmosphere buzzed with conversations, laughter, and soft background music. She loved the freedom and the beauty of it all, and for a moment, Alexander was far from her mind.

Then, as she admired a landscape painting, she felt a familiar gaze on her. Turning slowly, she saw him across the room. Alexander was standing by a display of sculptures, talking to an older man. His expression was calm and serious, focused on what the man was saying. But then his gaze shifted, locking directly ont
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