Chapter 51
“Let go of me? Sophie strungled with all her might, but the differwowe
Just then, the screech of brakes for through the air.
rength was overechetalug
A sleek black Maybach pulled up in front of them, its holy gleaming with a cold sheen under the simlight
The window rolled down slowly, revealing Marcus sculpted, god like face.
The man turned slightly, his gaze landing squarely on Liam’s hands.
Liam froze, body stiffening instinctively.
He immediately let go of Sophie.
She bolted toward the Maybach like her life depended on it, yanked the door open, and climbed in.
“Get me out of here…”
Her voice trembled, and her teary eyes made her look like a wounded fawn–fragile and heartbreaking.
Marcus stared at her for a long moment, eyes unreadable.
Then he turned back and gave the driver a slight nod.
The engine roared to life.
“Uncle Marcus!” Liam suddenly snapped out of it.
“She’s my fiancée! You can’t just-”
“Not anymore.”
The window rolled up.
The Maybach sped away, leaving Liam standing there in stunned silence, his face dark as a thundercloud.
When did Sophie manage to get close to Marcus? Close enough for him to intervene?
Inside the car, silence reigned.
Suddenly, Sophie’s phone rang.
She glanced at the caller ID–Mom. She drew in a shaky breath and answered.
**
“Sophie, you’ve been in Southbridge for days now. You’ve had some fun, haven’t you? Why not come home first? Your dad and I can take you traveling another time.”
Her mother’s voice was soft and cautious, avoiding any mention of the online scandal.
Sophie’s nose tingled. She forced her voice to stay steady.
“Mom… I saw everything online. I’m okay.”
There was a short silence.
17.00
“Your dad and I talked. We’re sending the private jet to pick you up. Back in Riverland, we can protect yo
Not once did her mother mention pregnancy before marriage. All she showed was concern.
The more Sophie listened, the more her guilt gnawed at her.
Born into a prestigious family, she had enjoyed privilege and honor from the moment she was born.
But now, instead of bringing pride to her family, she had dragged their name through the mud.
And still, her parents offered nothing but love and support.
It felt like someone had squeezed her heart in a fist–it hurt so much she could barely breathe.
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