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Chapter 235

Author: Sophie Lane
last update publish date: 2026-05-24 05:20:24

Sophia stood immediately.

“Dad.”

Pasquale paused near the front door but didn’t turn around right away.

The entire kitchen felt tense again instantly.

Patrick rose from the table carefully.

Dominic looked between them, unsure whether to step in or stay quiet.

Sophia walked toward her father slowly.

“You promised me.”

Pasquale finally turned toward her.

And for the first time since arriving—

he looked tired.

Not angry.

Tired.

“I promised you I wouldn’t do anything illegal,” he said calmly.

Sophi
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