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.

her words, Ariana instinctively pulled Sonia

understood Sonia better

an ironclad exterior, but deep down, Ariana knew just how vulnerable

to Sonia, and growing up surrounded by relatives who cared more about

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

courage, however, was often a

she was more fragile than

for Sonia, and tears threatened to

are here for

well figure it

Sonia buried her face in Arianas shoulder, letting the tears she had been holding back

cried silently for a while before murmuring a

to see me

while Sarahs head snapped up, her face

earth did she want from you?

had always suspected Maxwell had feelings

Ariana could correct that assumption, Sonia

back of her hand to

clear

me that she and

Theyre cousins.

Ariana released a breath of

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