
Victor stood frozen, his mind racing as he struggled to process the unfolding chaos. Each camera flash felt like a spotlight illuminating his failures, not just as a husband, but as a father. The world he meticulously controlled was unraveling in public view, and he could feel it slipping through his fingers.
Nadia, who just moments ago radiated confidence, now appeared vulnerable and out of place. Her initial triumph had vanished, replaced by an awareness of something she couldn’t compete with—family. She attempted to regain her composure, brushing her hair behind her ear, but the tremor in her hand betrayed her inner turmoil. She had envisioned a future with Victor, but in that moment, it became painfully clear that she was merely a footnote in his life, not the story.