Fernando’s Promise Fernando fell silent. Aixa finally turned. Their eyes met. “I never betrayed you.” His gaze softened for a moment. Before he could speak, his phone rang. A message arrived, an early report from his team. Fernando read it, his expression hardening. Strong indicators confirm the video is digitally manipulated. Source of first distribution is being traced. He lifted his eyes slowly to Aixa. She sat there still, eyes swollen, tired, hurt, yet holding fast to her dignity. He gripped the phone tight. Something like anger rose in him, not toward her, but toward anyone who had dragged his wife’s name through the mud. “Aixa.” She did not answer. He stepped closer. “You do not need to leave the house tomorrow.” A quiet laugh escaped her, empty of warmth. “Because you are ashamed.” Fernando shook his head. “Because I will not have anyone disturbing you.” She fell silent. He rarely explained himself, almost never. He stood there a moment before turning toward the d
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