Sabrina bit her lip, trying to hold back a sob.

“I hope,” Zoe said, her voice carrying an almost maternal weight, “that you truly reflect on your choices. And that you genuinely repent. Because, unfortunately, all you’ve known so far is loss. But life… life gives second chances to those who truly want to change.”

Zoe leaned in slightly, as if she wanted those words to go straight to Sabrina’s heart.

“You won’t escape the consequences, Sabrina. But when you’re free… you can rebuild your life. Th