Chapter 131 : Secrets Revealed

The glow of trust and shared resilience that had recently brought Fabio and Sophia closer seemed now to cast shadows, as Fabio found himself facing a crossroads he had long tried to avoid. For years, he had kept parts of his past hidden, not from a lack of trust in Sophia, but because he feared it would change the way she saw him. But now, with the threats looming closer, he felt a quiet, unshakable urgency that it was time to lay everything bare. It was a choice he dreaded but knew he could no longer avoid.

Late one evening, Fabio found himself pacing the living room, restless and troubled. The children were fast asleep, and Sophia was curled up on the couch, reading. Sensing his unease, she looked up from her book, her brows furrowing with concern.

“Fabio, what’s going on? You’ve been on edge for days,” she asked gently, setting the book aside and patting the seat next to her. “Is it still about Victor?”

Fabio took a deep breath, the weight of the conversation he needed to have pres