Chapter 12

“You do not mind sharing a room with me, do you?” Alexander’s playful smirk lingered as he glanced at Sofia. After their late dinner, Jenny insisted. they stay at the house, and a couple of glasses of wine were shared.

between Alexander and Sofia.

Sofia’s expression turned complex, but Jenny, thinking they were already married, saw no issue with them sharing a room. “Aren’t we practically married?” she quipped, strolling towards the balcony. The chilly August air greeted her, making her shiver.

“Care for another?” Alexander held out a wine glass, and she took it

without a second thought. “First time spending a night in a place that’s not my own,” she confessed.

“Really?” Alexander ch Well, that calls

for a celebration, don’t you. think?” He stood close, both of them gazing at the captivating view ahead, a subtle tension lingering between them in the cool night air.

They clicked glasses, and Sofia downed her wine in just one big gulp. “Calm suits you…” Alexander said.

“Pardon?” her green eyes met his calm brown ones. The realization of their close proximity surprised her. Then she was quick to remind herself that they were already married.

“You no longer look like the nervous wreck that you were earlier, and it suits you.”

Sofia could not help but smile. “Your aunt is amazing…”

“Isn’t she?”

“I would love for you to meet my mother…” Sofia said. “But she is currently not in that state.” She took in a deep breath as she turned her head away. Jenny was like a breath of fresh air. She was fun, very sassy, and-

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smart. Sofia knew that her mother would like Jenny too. Then she started wondering what her mother would say when she met Alexander.

Would she tell Sofia how good he looks, or would she ask her how he was treating her? Would she ask her to immediately give her some grandchildren?

made her cheeks hot. Sadly, her mother is lying

Mulach…” she uttered. She has

would not do

“Yet?”

you to turn twenty–six and have access to your inheritance. Controlling you then would

gaze shook. At the end of the day, it was still about her inheritance. Everything in her life seemed to revolve

she had established sincere connections. She had a sister, a boyfriend, and a stepfather who treated her like she was his own. Sofia thought

crumbling down just because of some

chuckled, her gaze turning sharp, a spark dancing in her eyes. “I expected you to start

that helpless?” she

No.” His gaze remained fixed on

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“Then?”

what she wanted. I heard

he expected

playing on her lips. Whether it was the alcohol or the charged atmosphere, Sofia didn’t know. Finding newfound confidence, she stood close, their proximity creating undeniable tension. “I’m

in his eyes.

chin, smiling provocatively. The world seemed to pause for a moment. Then, with playful boldness, she tiptoed and whispered, “You are taking the couch…”

into the room, leaving a soft laughter echoing

hesitate to visit her mother? She stood

to this facility even though they could afford international doctors to take

and Lawrence was busy taking care of the family business. At first, Sofia wanted to keep her mother in the mansion, but Lawrence assured her that this facility was the

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He convinced her that this would provide

words echoed inside her head. She was soft enough to trust those people. She was not someone who would defend

able to visit,” Dr. Mulach’s voice interrupted her stupor. “The staff

She thought she would maintain her calm as she faced the one who had been helping Lawrence poison her

“What?”

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