I Walked Away Seven Years Too Late But Right on Time novel Chapter 61

Sophie accompanied Gwen Grayson to the hospital to get her cast removed. On the way back, she swung by the supermarket to pick up some soup bones and fresh vegetables. She made a hearty stew for Gwen, portioning the leftovers into freezer-safe containers so she could easily heat them up whenever she wanted.

"You are an absolute angel."

Gwen drank the rich broth Sophie had made, flashing her a flattering smile.

"Takeout is packed with sodium and grease, and it's terrible for you. You need to focus on healing right now. You can't just survive on fast food every day."

After she spoke, Sophie couldn't help but laugh at herself—she sounded exactly like her mother.

She shot Gwen a playful sideways glance and teased, "I'm practically turning into your mother hen."

"What can I say? I simply can't live without you now." Gwen grabbed her arm and rested her head affectionately on Sophie's shoulder.

Sophie playfully pushed her away, pretending to be grossed out by the sap, before asking seriously, "Is your dad still angry? Will he come stay with you for the holidays?"

The last time Sophie came to visit, she had walked right into an argument between Gwen and her father.

George Grayson had claimed he was coming to take care of his temporarily immobilized daughter. But within a few days, he discovered a local casino nearby. He would walk through the doors the second they opened at nine in the morning and wouldn't drag himself out until ten at night.

The casino offered free lunch and dinner. Once George had eaten his fill, he completely forgot about his daughter. Gwen had to call and practically beg him several times a day just to get him to come back.

Eventually, Gwen confiscated his gambling money. George had blown up at her, screaming, "I am your father! Who the hell do you think you are, trying to control me?"

Then, completely ignoring the fact that his daughter's foot hadn't healed and she could barely move, he packed his bags and went straight back to his hometown.

"It's better if he doesn't come. I'd rather have some peace and quiet. If he shows up, it's only because he wants money. Sometimes I wish I didn't even have a father."

Just bringing him up made Gwen boil with anger.

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