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?

hearts bound yet

no one dares

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the air until Alex broke it

I need

poetry? Did he truly love

"I want to fart. Is it

she blurted out instinctively, instantly realizing she'd exposed

glancing over at her. "So,

turned away, her cheeks burning with

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be, saying something like

Alex replied, feigning innocence. "You never fart Guess you're not human

day tomorrow. Just go to sleep," she

said with a smile

apartment,

office, but since she

soothe her nerves as she

stepped inside only to find her apartment in disarray- drawers pulled

mix of fear

situation, a strong hand clamped over her mouth from

alone?" Chris's voice whispered

heart slammed against her

you?"

head, her

to

she spun

me?" she hissed, anger flashing in her eyes. "You left

keep you out of suspicion," Chris replied, his gaze

eyes. "And what about Jasmine?

didn't push her," he snapped defensively. "She jumped on

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

"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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