The hotel room curtains let in just enough light to nudge Sofia awake. For once, she hadn’t bolted upright in panic at the sound of waves or the memory of a rocking yacht. The night’s sleep had been deep, restful, the kind of slumber she hadn’t realised she’d been craving until she surrendered to it.She stretched beneath the crisp sheets, then rolled over to check the time on her phone. Just past nine. For her, that was a decadent lie-in. She smiled faintly, propped herself up against the headboard, and debated whether to order breakfast in bed or head down to the hotel restaurant.Eventually, she opted for the latter, throwing on a soft sundress and slipping into sandals. The dining room overlooked the ocean, and she chose a table near the glass, letting the view soothe her even as she scrolled idly through messages.By the time a waiter set down her breakfast—a plate of fresh fruit, warm pastries, and a steaming cup of coffee—she felt more human than she had in days.Halfway through
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