The Room Beyond the Door
"Sofia is just my assistant. That's all."
"Matthew, it's not about who she is," I replied, keeping my voice even. "It's about boundaries. About trust."
I faced him. "Your secret room is our space, just like this home. When you let others in, it's like you're saying I'm not special anymore."
Matthew gazed into my eyes, his fingers lightly touching my cheek.
"You'll always be special, Elena. I promise, nothing like this will happen again," he said seriously.
With that, he kissed my forehead. "That secret room will always be just ours."