The news of Lena’s arrest spread quickly, especially among those who had once believed the lies she spread about Maya. The truth finally came to light—Maya had not been the villain. She had been the victim all along.

Maya didn’t celebrate, though. While the public finally cleared her name and the company issued a quiet apology, her heart still ached from the days of suspicion and humiliation she’d endured. Even though the world now saw her differently, the pain of being treated like she was nothing remained inside her.

But something beautiful had come out of the darkness—Anika was safe. That alone made everything Maya had suffered worth it.

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