Chapter 67

Sophia's icy words were sharp and piercing, leaving me speechless. I lowered my head in defeat, clenching and unclenching my fists at my sides. It felt like I was trapped at a dead end, with no way out. In the past, I willingly entered this trap because I loved her. But now, I just wanted to treat myself better. Why wasn't I allowed even that? "Joshua, this was just a warning. You should know how to act from now on, shouldn't you?" Sophia said, her tone unyielding. She paused briefly before adding, "I have a meeting to attend. I'm hanging up now." Then, she ended the call. This was just a warning? A warning that almost cost Jayden his life. She said I should know what to do moving forward. She was right—I did. For the first time, I was painfully clear about the future that awaited us. From this moment on, I would never harbor any hope for Sophia again. After taking some time to steady myself, I decided to head downstairs and make breakfast. As I reached the living room, I sa