Chapter 28 Painful

• “Victoria, we can’t keep living like this,” Zander’s voice cut through the heavy silence, his words low but firm.
• The words hung in the air between them, filling the space with a tension that felt like it might crack any moment. Victoria stared at her hands, her fingers tightly clasped in her lap. Her stomach churned, a tight knot of anxiety and fear she couldn’t shake.
• “Daniel’s actions—they’re not just hurting you anymore,” Zander continued, his gaze never leaving her. “They’re hurting Ethan too. He deserves to know the truth.”