Her Divorce, His Downfall (Sophia and Damian) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Damian went to the office and took a cold shower in the executive suite’s bathroom.

He collapsed onto the bed. His mind flooded with memories of Sophia-every moment, every detail.

He didn’t sleep all night. He lit a cigarette. The ashtray filled up fast.

The next day, he gave Liam the order again. “Find her. Whatever it takes. Use every resource we have.”

He even pulled strings he rarely touched-connections in the underworld.

Two days passed.

Still nothing.

The Hall Residence called again. Eleanor was asking about Sophia, wondering when they’d all have dinner * together.

Damian gripped his phone, throat tight. He fed ‘ some7

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With his influence in New York’s business world, he could

find her. No question.

But if Daniel found out Sophia was missing-and that Damian was to blame-he’d lose it.

That would alarm Eleanor. The whole Hall family would explode. Total chaos.

Forget it. Damian abandoned the idea.

For the first time in his life, the Hall family’s golden boy- who’d always gotten everything he wanted-knew what it felt like to be trapped.

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Meanwhile, at Mercy Grace Hospital’s top-floor VIP suite, it was a different story.

Under Connor’s careful treatment and Dorothy’s constant care, Sophia had mostly recovered.

. She had no idea the whole world was looking for her.

Feeling better, she wanted to check out.

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Connor held up her latest test results and pointed to one

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moderate anemia.

She still needed treatment and rest.

His expression was serious. Professional.

“Your health comes first. Get better before you think about anything else.”

Moderate anemia?

She’d always been healthy. How could she be anemic?

Sophia looked up at Connor, confused.

Connor caught her doubt. His face stayed neutral.

“You lost way too much blood last time. Then you threw up blood and passed out. You weren’t even close to recovered when you got hurt again.

“Severe dehydration, frostbite, unconsciousness—no body can take that kind of beating. As your doctor, I’m . telling you: you need treatment.”

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Sophia thought about Michael requesting that long leave. for her.

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Damian was probably off playing nursemaid to Isabelle again.

How else could she explain being hospitalized this long without seeing a single trace of him?

Turns out no one remembered her-not her father, not her husband.

A bitter smile tugged at her lips. Whatever. At least she got some peace and quiet.

She nodded. Agreed to stay for treatment.

The moment she did, relief flashed through Connor’s

eyes.

He’d learned from Dorothy that the Andersons confiscated Sophia’s phone.

That afternoon, he brought her a new phone with an activated SIM card.

. “Use this for now. You’ll need it to stay in touch.”

“I can’t—”

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Connor didn’t budge. He shoved it into her palm.

“You need a phone. How else are you gonna reach Dorothy?”

He had a point. She did need to stay connected. Sometimes, she just had to handle things.

Sophia took the phone but insisted on paying him back.

Connor smiled, his tone earnest.

“I won this at a hospital staff raffle. Didn’t cost me anything. Take it. It’s not like you’re taking advantage.”

Sophia studied him-this man she’d fallen for as a girl. The man who’d betrayed her.

Strange. All that resentment she’d carried for years… these past few days, it had somehow started to fade.

Maybe it was time to let go.

. Her eyes locked on his, voice calm but direct.

“Connor. Can I ask you something?”

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“Do you… actually love Isabelle?”

Straight to the point. No games. She just wanted to know.

Connor’s body went rigid. His hand clenched tight in his pocket.

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