Chapter 177

• As Sophie waited for the coffee, she felt the weight of her decision pressing down on her. She tried to calm her racing thoughts, reminding herself that she had no other option. She couldn't risk Dominic's wrath, not if she wanted to survive.
• Minutes later, the officer returned with a steaming cup of coffee. He handed it to her through the bars, giving her a curious look. Sophie took the cup, her hands trembling slightly. She sipped the hot liquid, trying to appear nonchalant as the officer watched her.
• "Anything else you need?" he asked, his tone casual.