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Chapter 10 - words that always turn into wound

đź“– Words That Always Turn Into Wounds

Episode 10: Shadows That Walk in Silence

The evening sun painted the courtyard in fading gold.

Aaniya stepped inside the house — everything was in its place, yet something felt... off.

The main door was slightly ajar.

She frowned. "I'm sure I locked it," she whispered.

Her steps slowed as she noticed a file lying wide open on the center table.

The divorce file.

But this time, it wasn't just paper — a photograph had slipped out.

She bent down, picked it up.

Suleman… and a woman.

Both laughing. Close.

The background was too familiar.

The same courtroom building — the same day he had promised to fight for her.

A chill touched her spine.

She flipped the photograph.

One name was scribbled in neat handwriting:

"Fariha Suleman – Advocate High Court"

The name echoed in her mind like a whisper she had never heard before — but should have.

Right then, her phone buzzed.

Aaliyan.

Aaniya hesitated… then answered.

> "You still trust Suleman completely?"

His voice was low. Almost cautious.

> "What are you talking about?" she snapped.

> "I've seen that photo. I know who she is.

But it's not my truth to reveal."

> "Then whose truth is it?" Aaniya asked, her voice trembling now.

> "Ask him," Aaliyan replied.

"Before the silence becomes another wound."

The line went dead.

Aaniya stared at the photo once more.

Her hand wasn't shaking anymore.

> "I believed in clean slates… but maybe some pages are only half-erased."

She picked up her phone.

> "Suleman, I need answers. Tomorrow. Face-to-face."

"Because now, I'm not just fighting a case — I'm standing at the edge of another lie."

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