Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 60

Sophia had a bad feeling Jason would use her family against her, but she never thought he’d be this brutal. Three years ago, her dad’s company went bankrupt, leaving him a wreck. His heart barely held on as it was, and jail without his meds? Jason basically sentenced him to die. Or maybe worse, that was Jason’s plan for Sophia all along

She stumbled back, a hand grabbing her arm just in time. “Sophia, you okay?” It was Amanda, rushing in after seeing the online news about Corey’s arrest. Originally, Amanda planned to shut down the house’s internet to keep the news quiet, but one look at Sophia’s pale face told her the damage was done. “Jason’s a real piece of work. Mr. Taylor’s father–in–law for crying out loud, how can he send him to jail?”

Each word hit Sophia like a punch to the gut. Her hand instinctively went to her chest, tears welling up. The flush from earlier had drained away, leaving her ghostly pale. Sure, her dad wasn’t perfect, favoring Lucas sometimes, but at least he wasn’t like her mom. He should be enjoying retirement, spoiling grandkids, not rotting in jail because of her. No matter what, this mess was rooted in her. As his daughter, could she just stand by and watch him die behind bars? Hell no.

coming, and there’s no escaping it.” With each shaky step out the door, her heart ached a little more. She knew what stepping outside meant. No more talk of divorce. Now, it was endure humiliation, be trampled under his foot, or join his twisted party, all in

in Clumond City, back in a couple of days. He wouldn’t just leave you hanging. Hold on,

out on bail.

eyes. Then, a bitter smile twisted her lips. Oliver barely knew her, used her before. Why would he help now? Even if he did, it wouldn’t be free. She was down to her last life, too exhausted to

said, gently removing Amanda’s hand and continuing her walk, “Amanda, thanks for everything. I owe

one.”

told me to take care of you before he left. You’re not going anywhere until he