The evening continued peacefully.

“Zoe,” Otto said in a more serious tone. “I just wanted you to know that… we’re not standing still. Arthur and I are working discreetly to uncover everyone involved in what happened to the two of you. What they did to my son was cruel. Unjust. And Sabrina… once she gives birth, she will pay for everything she’s done. We have evidence, and we’re proceeding carefully so nothing slips through.”

Zoe took a deep breath, her heart racing as the memories resurfaced.

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