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“Sorry about that day. Would you like to start
over with me? Let’s write a better story of ourselves,”
Xander invited Victoria.
Victoria looked at him, then nodded. They
embraced—not to erase the pain, but to accept reality and
heal together.
…
Two Days Later – National TV
“The court has sentenced Hartanto Wijaya to 25
years in prison for the premeditated murder of two
prominent businessmen, the parents of Alexander
Andrea’s. Hartanto is also charged with evidence
tampering and hiring a hitman…”
Victoria and Xander watched the news from the
living room at Xander’s house. Their hands were tightly
clasped together.
“We can’t change the past…” Victoria said softly.
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