Chapter 9

• She resents him for being this way. He's always the same. He can't just let things go and allow her to move on. Just like his stubborn brother, always stuck in the past and unable to move forward.
• "Hmmmmm. Did you manage to complete your out-of-office work today? I stopped by around mid-morning, and you were out." Sophia continues to eat slowly, maintaining a calm facade and precise mannerisms, aware that he's searching for any slight reaction. Her tone remains steady and her voice exudes nothing but upbeat nonchalance. She never shows a hint of weakness to anyone.
• "Divorce him and start anew, Sophia. This isn't a life. He's never there for you, and now, today of all days, where on earth is he?"