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11. A Life Lost

Author: Vanna
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-03 05:34:22

A Life Lost

Leandro watched me from the audience, partially hidden in the shadows of the auditorium. His presence was discreet, calculated, but I knew exactly where he was. Despite the distance, I could feel his gaze fixed on me—like a silent anchor reminding me that I was not alone in this war.

I had to face a public audience and officially announce the inevitable:

Matt Stone and I were getting divorced.

The seats filled quickly. The journalists looked desperate, pushing each other to get the best angle. Professional cameras were aimed directly at my face, flashes firing nonstop, and the lighting was so intense it made me nauseous. The heat from the spotlights mixed with the constant murmur of the crowd made the air feel thick, almost impossible to breathe.

Even so, I smiled inwardly.

I had learned to maintain composure even in the middle of chaos.

I hadn’t heard from Matt in days, and against all odds, that brought me relief. After all, he had already been living his life far
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