Chapter 271: A Different Man

Sofia’s POV

My head was spinning. It felt like I was trapped in a dream. Rebecca dead? How was that even possible? Was that why I couldn’t reach her for the past few months? When I heard she’d married Damien, I was stunned — because the Rebecca I knew would never do that. She knew I loved Damien too much to ever hurt me like that... speaking of Damien — the door creaked open and he stepped in, looking like he was on the brink of collapsing.

Our eyes met, and I couldn’t recognize the man in front of me... I couldn’t believe this was the man I fell in love with... the kind-hearted, jovial Damien. I couldn’t believe he did all the things he confessed. I glared at him and stood to my feet, moving closer until I stood before him.

"Tell me, did you kill her?"

Damien’s eyes twitched, and I could tell he was hurt by my accusation.

"I didn’t... I swear on my life... I am still investigating her death."

The look in his eyes told me he was telling the truth, but I just couldn’t believe him. My head throbbed as I stood there, staring at the man I once loved. The man I thought I knew. Rebecca was gone... and somehow, Damien—my Damien—was tangled in all of it. I couldn’t breathe. I took a step back, my heart pounding.

"I need to leave," I whispered, turning around.

Behind me, I heard him shift.

"Sofia," his voice cracked. "At least tell me why. I deserve that much."

I froze. He sounded broken. Desperate.

"I loved you," he said, each word heavy. "I never once tried to hurt you. So please... just tell me why you left."

I clenched my jaw and slowly turned around to face him, the pain bubbling inside me.

"No point hiding it anymore," I said softly. "You want the truth? Fine."

I met his eyes.

"I left because I found out we’re related."

His breath hitched.

of betrayal between us. I found

stung his eyes.

couldn’t live with that truth," I whispered. "I

"I don’t care about that," he said, shaking his head. "I love you. I don’t

tears. "You know I’m

He froze.

marked me," I continued. "We chose each other because we loved each other. We wanted to be bonded... but we were never fated mates.

between us,

added quietly. He

I stepped back again.

of me. You’ve changed a lot, and I hope one day you find love and peace." With

chest like letting go would destroy him completely. He didn’t say a word. But I could feel it—his sobs. His chest shook silently

once shared. For the love that still lingered in

closed my eyes, forcing

sorry," I whispered, barely able to speak. "But this isn’t our

and pried his hands off me. He didn’t fight me. Didn’t try

broken heart, I descended the stairs and when I got to the living room I met the triplets having a talk with one of their guards. When they saw me, they sent the guard away. I walked over to them

my half-sister," I announced and saw their eyes

same father but different mothers who are twin sisters," I added. The triplets looked

"Where is Rebecca’s body?"

mortuary,"

home for her body to be brought to me. That way I can bury

and then Lennox spoke. "Are

if they will let

looked confused.

as an enemy," I said with pain. Knowing that I have a younger sister who probably hates me without even getting to meet me

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