Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 42

Miserable memories flooded her mind, causing her to clench the papers in her hand.

George was a total pervert to her. Sophia had escaped his clutches five years ago, never expecting

ng to encounter him again. But this wasn’t a chance encounter. He used favors to persuade Jason to willingly deliver her to him.

Jason, do you realize that your actions are condemning me to a fate worse than death? Even if you feel nothing for me, this cruelty is too much,” she thought bitterly.

“Mrs. Sophia, do you know George?” Erie’s probing question snapped Sophia back to reality. Lowering her head, she felt the sharp pain in her heart, and with a trembling voice, she said, “Go tell Jason. I won’t agree to his ludicrous conditions. I refuse to entertain at a party, even if it means death

nodded, not attempting to persuade otherwise. Even he thought Jason’s actions were too much. Securing a deal was one thing, but sending Sophia

try talking to him again. You don’t look well. Take care of

sky, tears welling in her eyes, her vision blurring. She mustered a tragic smile on her stiff lips. She believed loving the wrong person at the wrong time was her curse, fated to a life of

figure in a white T–shirt rode freely on a faded green path, and just that fleeting

love. She preferred a love that was gentle and enduring. She envied those ordinary, supportive couples living simple

serious? Sleeping now? How can you be so heartless?” Suddenly, loud curses woke Sophia from her light slumber.

standing nearby, fuming with anger. Sophia understood immediately

could have forced her, but he didn’t. Instead, he brought her mother to

I wonder if I’m really your child?” Sophia

of panic crossing her eyes. Why is she bringing this up now? She can’t find out about her true

such outrageous things after I carried you in