Piss Off, Alpha! You Lost Me Forever novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Grandpa Birthday II

SOPHIA’S POV

The car ride to Stone Manor was completely silent.

Neither of us spoke. The driver kept his eyes on the road. I sat in the back with the pot roast on my lap, watching the city when my phone buzzed. George’s name appeared on the screen.

I answered immediately.

"Sophia, my dear." His voice was warm. "I heard you’re coming tonight. That made my day."

"Happy almost-birthday, sir." I smiled despite everything. "I’m bringing your pot roast. The one you like."

"You remembered." He sounded happy. "That boy of mine doesn’t deserve you. Never did."

"George-"

"Don’t argue with an old man on his birthday." He chuckled. "Just get here safe. That’s all I want."

"I will. I promise."

"Good girl. See you soon."

The call ended and I held the phone against my chest for a moment. George had always been like that. He was direct and honest and completely unconcerned with pack politics or social games. He saw people for who they really were. He always had.

The phone call I had with him now made me smile.

It reminded me why I was doing this, not for Damien but for George. Because he was a good man who deserved to have people who cared about him show up on his birthday.

We arrived at Stone Manor.

The car stopped and the driver opened my door. I gathered the pot roast and my gift bag and stepped out. Several cars were already parked in the driveway.

I walked toward the entrance. The door opened before I reached it. Helen stood there, Damien’s mother. She looked me up and down with disgust.

What a great start to this gathering.

"Well. You finally decided to show up." Helen’s voice was loud enough for everyone inside to hear. "We’ve been waiting. George has been asking where you are. It’s incredibly rude to keep an eighty-year-old man waiting, Sophia."

My jaw tightened. Helen had never liked me. Even during the marriage she’d made it clear I wasn’t good enough for her son.

"I came straight from the hospital," I said. "I had a long shift."

"How inconvenient for us all." Helen stepped aside to let me in.

"Helen." The voice came from behind her. The tone was deep and commanding. George appeared in the doorway, leaning on his cane but standing tall. His white hair was neatly combed and he glared at Helen.

"What exactly do you think you’re doing?" George asked.

Helen blinked in surprise "Father, I was simply pointing out that Sophia-"

"You were being cruel to a woman who drove here after working all day to cook your father’s favorite meal." George snapped at her. "She’s here. She came. That’s what matters. I suggest you apologize and find something better to do with your evening than making people feel unwelcome in my home."

Helen’s face flushed red. Her mouth opened then closed. She looked around, clearly aware that several family members were watching. She looked embarrassed.

"I... yes. I apologize, Sophia." The words came out stiff and forced but they were there.

George nodded. Then his expression softened completely as he turned to me. "Come here, sweetheart. Let me look at you."

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