Chapter105:

Chapter 105:  Sara’s Point of View The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the faint smell of lavender and antiseptic two scents that didn’t belong together. My head throbbed like it had been split open, and my body felt as though it had been dragged through hell. Slowly, I tried to sit up, but the dull ache in my chest forced me to stop. Where am I? I blinked, adjusting to the dim light streaming through the curtains, and realized I was in my bedroom. The familiar, pristine white walls and gold accents were a stark contrast to the chaos I’d left behind at the press conference. Memories hit me like a freight train Jessica’s words, the crowd’s judgment, the photos. My humiliation. My downfall. I sucked in a shaky breath, tears pricking my eyes. “Good. You’re awake.” The cold voice startled me, and I turned to see my father, Williams Brown, standing at the foot of my bed. His tailored suit was immaculate, as always, but his face… his face was carved from stone. His sharp feat