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

words no one dares

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in the air until Alex

need

heart raced. Was Alex trying to seduce her with poetry? Did

smirk, "I want to fart. Is it

she blurted out instinctively,

at her. "So,

away, her cheeks burning

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you be, saying something

feigning innocence. "You never fart Guess you're

go to sleep," she retorted,

a smile in

to her apartment, her neck still aching from the

about the incident with Chris at Jasmine's office, but since she appeared

to soothe her nerves as she

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

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

she could process the situation, a strong hand

voice whispered urgently in her

against her

anyone follow you?"

shook her head, her eyes wide with

to let go now.

and she

anger flashing in her eyes.

you out of suspicion," Chris replied, his gaze darting around the room.

"And what about Jasmine?

push her," he snapped defensively. "She jumped on her own

fear and disbelief coursing through her.

All I want is to clear my name and reclaim what's rightfully mine.

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