Chapter 181

Valeria’s Pov

“Here we are,” the cab driver announced as the vehicle slowed to a halt in front of a tall, elegant building. Its sleek glass walls reflected the soft glow of the evening sun, and for the first time in what felt like forever, something stirred in my chest a fragile flicker of hope.

I stared at the structure for a long moment before turning to the driver.

“Thank you,” I murmured, my v