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The drive home was made in silence as Daniella leaned her head against the glass, totally exhausted. The pain had passed, but a strange hollowness remained, as though something had been ripped from inside her, leaving her feeling raw.

When they arrived at her house, he quickly moved around to open the passenger door. “Come on,” he murmured, offering his arm. She took it without protest, her limbs feeling heavier than they should.

Inside, the house was eerily quiet. Daniella had earlier informed him that her daughter, Sophie, and her nanny were away at Grace’s family farm.

Dalton helped her onto the couch, watching as she sank into the cushions with a sigh.

"Are you okay?" he asked softly, kneeling beside her as she sank into the cushions.

Daniella exhaled slowly. "I think so. Just… weak."

Dalton frowned. He had never seen her like this before. Daniella had always been strong, even when life had treated her cruelly. Seeing her collapse today had shaken him more than he cared to admit
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