Chapter 3 – The Fall in Front of EveryoneThe main hall of the Comprehensive Vision Clinic was bathed in soft lighting, white orchid arrangements, and a large banner in gold lettering that read:“Night of Light: Charity Gala for Childhood Blindness.”Round tables dressed in ivory linens and crystal centerpieces filled the room, surrounded by business leaders, doctors, investors, and public figures. Sofía moved among them with quiet elegance. Her gown was long, midnight blue, flowing gently over her body without excess. The neckline was modest, but her back was exposed, framed by a velvet bow that held her hair in place.“Dr. Rojas, impeccable as always,” a senator said, offering her a glass of champagne. “This gala has exceeded all expectations.”“Thank you. It’s a cause worth every effort,” Sofía replied with a polite smile, declining the drink.That morning, she had felt ill again—unable even to finish her coffee—but she blamed it on lack of sleep. When dawn had arrived, Adrián was
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