Chapter 13 - THE TRUTH ABOUT SOPHIA REYNOLDS
Sophia was arrested for her role in Graham's financial crimes.
She cooperated with investigators.
During questioning, she admitted she'd helped forge documents and conceal correspondence.
But she also revealed something unexpected.
Alexander had never been romantically involved with her during our marriage.
The photograph outside the restaurant had been staged.
Sophia had deliberately positioned herself close to him.
Graham arranged for the image to reach me.
The goal was to make me leave.
When Alexander told me, I stared.
“So you weren't having an affair?”
He shook his head.
“No.”
I looked down.
For a moment, relief washed through me.
Then anger followed.
“Then why didn't you come home?”
Alexander swallowed.
“Because I believed I was protecting you.”
I closed my eyes.
“You could have told me.”
“I know.”
I looked at him.
“You could have trusted me.”
He nodded.
“Yes.”
For a long moment, neither spoke.
Then I whispered:
“That's what hurt most.”
Alexander's eyes filled.
“I know.”
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And for the first time, I understood that our marriage hadn't ended because of another woman.
It had ended because of fear, secrecy, and a man who didn't know how to love without controlling.
