Chapter 85

As Sophia and Alex lay side by side on the bed, a pillow barrier neatly dividing the space between them, an uneasy silence settled in the room.

"Sophia," Alex began softly, breaking the quiet.

"We've been sharing passionate love, and I've seen all of you. Don't you think this barrier is pointless?"

She didn't respond.

"Isn't this a bit childish? We're both adults."

Still, no answer came.

"Are you already asleep?" he whispered, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing.

Sophia fought the urge to reply, nearly blurting out, 'Yes, so please be quiet,' but she remained steadfast, pretending to be asleep.

"Alright then," Alex murmured after a moment.

"By the way, the medallion you returned to me... it's the only connection I have to my parents. Thank you for that."

Her heart softened at his sincerity.

Raised to always express gratitude, she felt a tug to respond but resisted, keeping up her facade.

After another pause, Alex spoke again.

"Sophia, the truth is, I'm actually quite wealthy and influential. If you ever need anything, just let me know. I could help make your dreams come true."

She rolled her eyes internally. “There he goes again,' she thought. 'Always bragging.'

Suddenly, Alex began to recite softly:

"We are ever the aloof and silent lovers,

passing each other in dreams."

Sophia's brow furrowed slightly. Was he trying to be poetic?

bound

no

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in the air until Alex broke it with a

need

Alex trying to seduce her with poetry? Did

a smirk, "I want to fart. Is it

instinctively,

glancing over at her. "So, you're not asleep after

away, her

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be, saying something

"You never fart Guess you're

Just go to sleep," she retorted,

a smile

her apartment, her neck still aching

Chris at Jasmine's office, but since she appeared to

did little to soothe her nerves as she approached her

she stepped inside only to find her apartment in disarray-

must have been here," she thought, a mix of fear and frustration welling up

could process the situation, a strong hand

voice whispered urgently

her ribcage. She nodded

follow you?" he demanded

shook her head, her

he murmured. "I'm going to let go

and she spun around to

you attack me?" she hissed, anger

out of suspicion," Chris replied, his gaze darting around

"And what about Jasmine? You tried to kill

defensively. "She

of fear and disbelief coursing through her. "I don't even know who you are

please," Chris implored, softening his tone. "You know me. All I want is to clear my name and reclaim what's rightfully mine. I'm not a

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