Chapter 35 – I Choose Science, Not Pain

Point of view: Sofía Rojas

On the morning of her confrontation with Valeria, Sofía didn't want to leave her house.

The notification vibrated softly on the nightstand.

A message. Just one line. Just one name.

Adrián Castell: "Sofi, we need to talk."

Sofía read it once. Then she read it again.

And for the first time in a long time, she didn't feel the urge to reply.

Her hand didn't shake. Her eyes didn't burn. Her heart didn't ache.

She just left he