Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 61

The world spun as Sephia hit the floor. A metallic tang filled her mouth as blood trickled from her lip. Her body slid from the impact, upper body crashing into the cabinet corner. A white–hot pain bloomed across her back, stealing her breath. Claire stood a meter away, eyes blazing with a fury that seemed to consume Sophia whole.

“Ada spilled the beans,” Claire spat. “Apparently, you’ve been playing around, and Jason caught you red–handed. Instead of being sorry, you’ve gotten worsel How could I raise such a shameless daughter, Sophia? You betray Jason, and your father takes the fall? Doesn’t that

sting a little? Now he’s in jail, sick as a dog! Happy now?”

coughed, a metallic taste coating her throat. She pressed her lips together, fighting back the rising blood.

Her finger jabbed at Sophia’s nose. “If I knew you were this rotten, I’d have gotten rid of you years ago. Wasted so much damn energy.” Each word was a barb, tearing into Sophia. Part of her wondered if this fierce woman was really her mother,

for nine

the blood, Sophia met Claire’s gaze, voice hoarse. “What did dad do? Why’d they lock

clenched tight.

eyes widened. Research secrets? And from three years ago? A chilling suspicion crept in. Her body began to tremble, a cold wave washing over her. Legs giving way, she slumped to the floor. “Three years ago… Wilson Group…

her eyes. “No! Your father’s innocent! This is all Jason’s doing! You betrayed him, sent him divorce papers, humiliated him, Revenge,

cold dread creep in. The more hysterical Claire became, the guiltier she seemed, “Explain clearly,” Sophia rasped. “if you don’t, I won’t go to Jason. Even if dad dies, I’ll pay him