Chapter 10: The Truth Unveiled**
The rhythmic thrum of the ferry's engine filled the silence between them. Elena looked down at Dominic—the powerful titan of industry now kneeling on a salt-stained wooden floor, weeping like a broken child.
"I was a coward, Elena," Dominic said, reaching into his pocket and pulling out the silver watch his grandfather had given him—his last tie to his old identity—and setting it aside. "I let ambition poison my soul. When I saw the ashes of our child's first picture, I realized that without you, everything I built is hollow dust."
Elena’s hand trembled as she touched her stomach. "I was so scared, Dominic. I thought you saw us as nothing more than a scandal to be erased."
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"You are my only truth," Dominic replied. "If you tell me to leave, I will ensure you are protected and never bother you again. But if you let me stay, I will spend every breath proving I can be the man you deserve."
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