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.

the pain behind her words, Ariana instinctively pulled Sonia into

understood Sonia

built an ironclad exterior, but deep down, Ariana knew just

surrounded by relatives who cared more about her familys wealth than her

Sonia wouldnt have survived the emotional

courage, however, was often a

armor, she was

ached for Sonia, and tears threatened to spill over

are here for you,

need, well figure it out

in Arianas shoulder, letting the

while before murmuring a revelation that shifted

to see me

while Sarahs head snapped up, her face a canvas

earth did she want from you? The irritation in

underlying implication-Sarah had always

could correct that assumption, Sonia

her hand to wipe her tear-streaked cheeks,

clear

that she

Theyre cousins.

jaw dropped while Ariana released a breath

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