Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

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Chapter 72

Ada’s hand flew to her cheek, eyes widening in disbelief as she stated at Sophia. The fiery sting across her face confirmed it wasn’t a dream this little tramp had slapped her! Since returning home a month ago, Ada had kept Sophia under her thumb Now, suddenly, she dared to fight back. Shock turned to fury. “You hit me?” she spat.

Sophia, her fingers tingling from the slap, glared coldly. “Playing homewrecker, Ada? Maybe it’s time you kept your tail tucked between your legs. Twenty years on this earth, and I’ve never seen a woman so shameless with a married man. Be grateful it was just one slap”

Fury choked Ada. “You… you…” She clutched her face, glaring at Sophia, her body trembling. That little. How dare shel

the stairs, Jason appeared, frowning, “What’s

herself into his arms, she sobbed, “I wasn’t feeling well last night. Couldn’t sleep, worried I’d wake Sophia. Came down to apologize, but she… she thought I was bragging about dragging you out of bed, and just… slapped me for no

Sophia, who stood aloof, indifferent. His eyes darkened. “Didn’t you decide to give those baby clothes

sob story, and Jason would be on her side, pinning the blame on Sophia. Sophia used to believe she held a place

think about

Brushing past them, she headed towards the stairs, “Can’t be the bigger person, Jas? Don’t expect me to be either.” She paused, looking back at the teary Ada clinging to Jason. “Those who stir the pot get burned,

face remained dark. It wasn’t the attack on Ada, but the harshness in Sophia’s voice. In his memory, his wife had always

He gazed at her retreating figure, a mix of emotions swirling within him. “You’re not well, stay upstairs. Eve will