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Chapter 9

Author: Temmielle
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Cecilia screamed before Alex even touched her.

Her voice tore through the room, sharp and frantic — and in that instant, Alex froze mid-step. His body trembled. His grip on the fork loosened. His knees gave way.

Without warning, he collapsed to the floor.

Florence screamed. Felix rushed to his son and knelt beside him, his heart pounding as he checked his pulse. Blood trickled slowly from the gash on Alex’s head, staining the marble floor beneath him.

“Call the hospital!” Felix shouted, scooping his son in his arms.

Florence moved toward the door in panic, but Felix stopped her. “No. Stay. Please take care of Cecilia,” he said firmly. “She needs you right now.”

Before she could protest, Felix slipped the small velvet box into her hand. “This is still yours. Nothing changes,” he whispered.

Her hands trembled as she opened the box. The ring sparkled like a promise under the hallway light. With a deep breath, she slid it onto her finger, her heart pounding from both joy and
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