** A Heart's Reckoning**As the weight of everything settled, Ethan hesitated for a moment before reaching for the door. His hand hovered over the handle, his breath catching in his throat. Sophia, standing behind him, clutched the hem of her shirt, heart thudding in her chest. Their eyes met briefly, an unspoken understanding passing between them — whatever was waiting behind that door could change everything.With a slow exhale, Ethan opened the door. To their relief, it wasn’t a figure from Sophia’s past. Instead, it was a courier, holding an envelope. “For Mr. and Mrs. Kane,” he said, handing it over with a slight bow before disappearing into the night.Ethan, still on edge, opened the envelope carefully. Inside was an invitation — a charity gala, hosted by one of his close business partners. Sophia peered over his shoulder, her heart slowly returning to a normal pace. The invitation offered a brief escape from the chaos that had overtaken their lives.“We should go,” Sophia said
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