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    “Why are you alone?” Cole’s voice cut through the room, low and tight with irritation.


    Jason, equally on edge after returning without even catching a glimpse of Elliana, gave a clipped reply. “They’ve decided to stay at Regal Grove. Permanently.”


    Staying at Regal Grove? Cole’s expression soured instantly, jealousy flickering across his features like a warning light. He didn’t even try to hide it.


    Jason, who was already well aware of the Psychephrenia situation, understood the truth behind Cole’s decision to divorce Elliana. It had never been about falling out of love. On the contrary, Cole had walked away to protect Elliana, not because he wanted to. And now, even after pushing her away, he still couldn’t let her go.


    But there was nothing Jason could say that would ease that kind of ache. “I’m heading to bed,” he said quietly. “Goodnight.”


    With that, he turned and disappeared upstairs, leaving Cole alone in the dimly lit living room.


    Paulina, Myles, Aron, and Hugh stood at a respectful distance, silent and tense. Cole had signed the divorce papers this morning. By evening, he was already stewing in jealousy. It was a tragic irony no one could solve.


    Finally, Paulina approached gently. “Mr. Evans… You should get some rest.”


    Cole didn’t respond at first. He sat unmoving, his jaw clenched and eyes dark with thought. Then, without a word, he rose and headed upstairs.


    But rest never came. Cole tossed and turned in bed, his mind racing. Elliana had only taken the SATs for Ruben’s sake. Now that they were divorced, would she even bother continuing that path? She didn’t owe Ruben—or anyone—anything anymore. She was Rosa, the world-renowned design icon. She was River, the elusive genius behind revolutionary AI breakthroughs. Who knew what other identities she was hiding? Why would someone like her need college at all? What would she do next? Would she leave Ublento for good? Would she vanish, slipping through his fingerspletely, never to be found again?


    Sleep evaded him, and he drifted in and out of uneasy dreams, haunted by the questions he couldn’t answer.


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    The next day dawned with anticipation hanging in the air. SAT results were being released, and families across the country had spent the night holding their breath, ready to check scores at first light. For Trinity, the tension was no different. Tomorrow was supposed to be her day—her triumphanteback.


    SAT scores usually dropped around 5:00 a.m., but a system glitch pushed the release to 8:00.


    Trinity hadn’t slept at all. She felt confident she’d ace the exams, but the uncertainty of being the top scorer at Ublento gnawed at her. Every minute dragged, feeding her fear that her dream could copse the moment the results went live.


    Worried about looking tired, she applied three face masks and spent two hours perfecting her makeup. The luxury products worked wonders. Despite the sleepless night, she looked fresh and glowing.


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