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A dangerous game

Sophia’s POVHe said his voice even "We’re not going home."My stomach twisted. "Then where are we going? ”The hospital. ”My body became rigid and unyielding. “Why? ”His response flowed effortlessly as he confirmed their possession of medical records documenting your admission on the night of the mugging. It is necessary for your case. ”An abrupt inhalation forced its way out of my lungs. "Is record fabrication our current activity? ”Alexander didn’t react his expression calm controlled. The verification of truth stands as our priority. ”A hollow laugh emerged from me. “The truth? I never spent that night in the hospital. Alexander we engage in the distortion of factual information. ”A sigh escaped his lips before he finally directed a brief glance toward me. No person shall raise inquiries regarding it. Our responsibility extends to building an unassailable argument for both judicial proceedings and media scrutiny. No person should be able to assert that your release on bail r
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The verdict looms

Sophia’s POVA sharp twisting pain in my stomach pulls me out of my sleep. My body feels like it’s on fire yet my skin is covered in cold sweat. A powerful wave of dizziness strikes me again causing the room to tilt wildly during my attempt to sit up. A constricting sensation grips my throat while my stomach heaves, prompting me to discard the blankets and stagger toward the bathroom within moments.Upon my knees striking the frigid tiles my body convulses and I expel contents violently into the toilet. An unending torrent of nausea waves rips through my body without pause. My hands grip the bowl's edges while my body shakes violently from its power. The sickness continues unabated despite my stomach being empty.Breathe. Just breathe.Acidic flavors scorch my throat while I struggle to recline against the wall my chest heaving with rapid breaths. My arms feel weak my legs even worse and for a terrifying second I think I might pass out.An unnatural sequence of muted taps reverberates
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A verdict and a bullet

Sophia’s POV An unnatural density of expectation filled the courtroom air. The sound of my heart pounding reached such intensity that it almost obscured the judge's voice from my hearing. My fingers clutched the table's wooden edge with desperate force while my knuckles whitened during the tense wait for the life-altering verdict.Sophia Thompson emerges unscathed from murder charges concerning the janitor's death according to the jury's verdict. ”The courtroom became saturated with a collective gasp. A synthetic wave of relief surged through my bloodstream inducing a dizzy euphoria. My mother released a sharp exhale next to me while her hands shook uncontrollably in her lap. Alexander stood tall beside me his presence enigmatic and his expression revealing nothing.A scream abruptly shattered the silence before I had a chance to fully understand the moment.No! No this is a lie! ”Valerie.My muscles tightened when I turned my head in time to witness her push the chair which topple
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Panic attack

Sophia’s PoV As soon as my conversation with Rachel ended, I sensed an unyielding stare that pierced me with blade-like intensity. My fingers paused in mid-air above my phone while I incrementally raised my head to face the doorway.Alexander.His massive figure stood silent against the doorframe where he leaned as though he had spent enough time there to overhear forbidden secrets. The suit he wore maintained its usual crispness with not a single wrinkle appearing despite the day's events. His tie hung slightly loose which was an unusual flaw yet his face showed no readable emotion.An eerie and discordant energy occupied the space that separated us.Why are you just standing there? My voice emerged in a hoarse tone yet I compelled it to maintain steadiness.The man remained motionless. His dark, piercing eyes fixed upon mine in an unwavering stare. My entrance coincided with the moment you were disconnecting the call. His tone remained calm yet an underlying element lurked beneath
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A corrupt system

Sophia’s POV.I realized something was amiss the moment the television screen activated. The courtroom footage played causing my body to tense yet it wasn’t the video depicting my shooting. The screen displayed a censored clip featuring the janitor's daughter who had shot at me standing in a dimly lit room. Her face appeared indistinct yet her vocal expression of suffering remained clear. The reporters’ voices overlapped as they narrated the horror.The janitor’s daughter, crushed by systemic judicial failures, ended her life in a tragic and unexpected event. Sources say she experienced an overpowering sense of defeat due to the dismissal of her father's case. A significant number of people think she experienced despair when confronting the entities that shielded Sophia Thompson…. ”The video skipped directly to the trigger-pulling moment but censored the actual impact. The vision of her standing with the gun against her temple and her lips parting before the shot rang out sent a ches
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A truth unveiled

Sophia’s POV.A sharp atmosphere filled Alexander’s office where subtle traces of leather mingled with expensive cologne scents. Sunlight intermingled through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows to project a warm radiance upon the polished mahogany desk before me. The papers formed perfect stacks and the computer screen dimmed to black, yet an inexplicable restlessness gripped me even in this flawless environment.I nestled into the plush chair while pressing the phone to my ear to listen to Dr. Emerson's voice in serene tones."So Sophia" she said gently. How are you feeling today? ”I leaned back my fingers traced the armrest pattern without conscious thought. Better I admitted. "State of being remains imperfect yet shows improvement." ”What vision defines your personal standard of ‘better’? ”A deliberate exhalation escaped me as my thoughts churned. The frequency of my cold sweat awakenings has diminished. The nightmares—they still come, but I can pull myself out of them now.
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Illusion

Sophia’s POV My confession's weight pressed heavily upon my chest creating an unrelenting suffocating sensation. But then—nothing. Do not raise your voice. No shock. The absence of startled reactions combined with requests for clarification remained evident.My vision cleared to reveal my mother's worried face while Alexander stood next to her displaying an inscrutable look. Their eyes failed to display the expansive disbelief expected. The atmosphere lacked any crackling tension. The two individuals fixated their gazes upon me without movement or expression.“Sophia? My mother's voice emerged in gentle tones yet carried threads of confusion. Are you alright? ”My mouth opened as my heart pounded with such intensity that I feared it would burst through my ribcage. An unexpected realization struck me with sudden force.The statement remained unspoken by me.My thoughts had previously contained it.The declaration of my pregnancy remained unspoken as I never actually articulated the wo
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A truth unveiled (2)

Sophia’s POVThe presence of blood upon my fingertips caused a complete paralysis within me.A freezing torrent of terror engulfed my senses obliterating all rational thought. My breath hitched coming in rapid gasps that barely filled my lungs. Panic clouded my vision causing the world to twist into an unnatural surreal landscape.The current events defy reality.No. No. No.A painful constriction seized my chest while a desperate scream clawed upward through my throat.“MOM! ”The bathroom door burst open with such velocity that it almost collided with the wall. My mother rushed inside her face twisted with concern her eyes scanning me frantically.“Sophia? Her voice emerged as a piercing, insistent sound. What is wrong? What happened? ”My ability to respond failed me.A convoluted mesh of words formed in my throat which choked my breath. My attempts to speak resulted in only strangled gasps—disjointed, fragmented expressions of my terror. My whole body shook uncontrollably while my
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The weight of a lie

Sophia’s POVThe lump in my throat descended as my pulse beat against my temples. The hospital sheet crumpled under my grip as I struggled to find my voice.“I’m pregnant. ”The words emerged from my lips in a whisper yet they resonated with deafening intensity within the confined hospital room. My mother's face stayed inscrutable while her blue eyes probed mine, analyzing me with a unique scrutiny only she possessed. She released a measured breath from her lips before speaking, “I know… “My breath hitched. Mum it’s the words remained lodged in my throat and they refused to emerge.She nodded her gaze unwavering. “ I am listening Sophia. I exist in this precise location. My hand received a gentle squeeze from her as she spoke.A frigid shiver traversed my body. A portion of the secret has been revealed yet I now face the challenge of communicating to her the true identity of the baby's father.She finds herself steeped in disappointment while Alexander's inscrutable face offers no as
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Shattered lines

Sophia’s POVMy fingers clenched the phone with such force that my knuckles became white. My heart slammed into my ribcage while my pulse thundered through my ears. The room seemed to shrink to an intolerable size while its walls pressed inward and my hidden truth stifled my breath.An attempt to maintain vocal steadiness marked my speech when I said, “I need to talk to you,” yet an involuntary tremor revealed my inner turmoil.Jack’s response was casual, oblivious. Yeah of course. Initiate your actions before my own. Your call indicates there are words you wish to speak. ”My brow furrowed as my grip on the phone became unnaturally tight. No. The initial contact came from your end. It is necessary for you to possess communicable thoughts. ”He released a gentle chuckle that once brought smiles to my face. At this moment my stomach twisted instead of finding peace. “Alright. The situation remains uncomplicated and poses no real threat. My intention was to request ideas for potential h
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