Chapter 1881

Everyone present was stunned by Sonias sudden announcement about going abroad.

A heavy silence fell over the room as Sonias friends struggled to process this unexpected news.

Ariana, sensing something amiss, couldnt shake the feeling that Sonia was concealing something from them.

Driven by concern, Ariana gently but persistently pressed for answers.

Though Sonia initially remained tight-lipped, the combined patience and careful probing from Ariana and Sarah finally caused her walls to crumble.

Her shoulders slumped as she admitted that Maxwell lay at the heart of her decision.

Maxwell? Whats he got to do with this? Did he ask you to go abroad? Or worse, did his crush push you to do it? Wait-are you and Maxwell planning to leave together? The questions came flying from Ariana, Sarah, and even Aziel.

Sonia raised her hands slightly to stop them.

No, she said, biting her lip.

Maxwell didnt ask me to leave.

I made this choice for myself.

I just… I cant seem to get past this mental block. Her words plunged the room into a heavy silence.

behind her words, Ariana instinctively pulled

understood Sonia better than

built an ironclad exterior, but deep

had been a brutal blow to Sonia, and growing up surrounded by relatives who cared more about her familys wealth than her happiness

that fierce, fearless persona, Sonia wouldnt have survived the emotional minefield

courage, however, was often

she was

to spill over as

are here for

well

shoulder, letting

silently for a while before murmuring a revelation

came to see me

Sarahs head snapped up,

What on earth did she want from you? The irritation in Sarahs voice

immediately caught the underlying implication-Sarah had always suspected Maxwell

Ariana could correct that assumption, Sonia pulled back

of her hand to wipe her tear-streaked cheeks,

wanted to clear

me that she

Theyre cousins.

dropped while Ariana

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