Chapter 6

When secrets came to light, Sophia felt as if the ground beneath her had shattered. Ethan had been hiding more than she could comprehend, and trust was slipping through her fingers like sand. Was he protecting her, or was she just another pawn in his dangerous game? A confrontation led to harsh words, tears, and a heartbreak neither of them had anticipated. "I never lied to you," Ethan said, but the pain in his eyes told a different story. Sophia had a choice—believe him, or walk away forever.