The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 700

Zachary stepped forward and gently placed Sophia behind him, shielding her from Sky's gaze.

"I'm here," he said in a low, steady voice, the slight rasp from sleep still present but reassuring.

With Sky no longer in sight, Sophia remained quietly behind Zachary. She took a slow breath, trying to calm the discomfort rising in her chest.

After a brief pause, she said softly, though there was firmness in her voice. "Zachary, I'm alright. Trust me. I think I can handle this."

Zachary hesitated before turning his eyes away from Sky and back to her. His gaze was steady, filled with warmth and concern.

"Don't push yourself. If anything doesn't feel right, tell me immediately."

She nodded. Though her expression was calm, her heart had raced the moment she saw Sky. That old wave of fear returned, sudden and sharp.

But Zachary had stepped in. His presence, his scent and the warmth of his body gave her something to hold onto. Slowly, the panic subsided.

She was no longer alone.

Sky might be out of prison, but he was still under supervision. If he made another mistake, he would be taken back without hesitation.

"I'm not afraid. Let's see him together. You don't need to go in ahead of me. We're already here. If I hide now, it feels like I'm running from him," she said with a small smile.

Zachary's concern didn't fade. He reached up to gently ruffle her hair, his voice even softer than before "Just promise me you won't force yourself. I'm right here. Nothing will happen to you."

"I'm not forcing anything. I've told myself I need to face him. Only when I can look at Sky without fear will I know I've really moved forward," she replied.

Her

think I would have made it this far. Sometimes,

worthy of love," Zachary stated. "What happened wasn't your fault,

cost you. But you made it through it. You're here, Sophia. You're one of the

eyes before she could stop them. She opened her mouth to speak, but

cheeks. "Don't be afraid. I'm with you. If this is how you want to meet him, then

emotion. "I'm not afraid of him anymore. Not even a little bit. If anyone should be nervous right now, it's Sky. He's the one

moment, then asked, "Shall we go

Let's go,"

she looked up at

there with confidence, and just face

"Alright."

fingers intertwined, they walked side by side toward Sky. He hadn't moved since

they were close enough, all three came to a

Sky spoke first, his voice composed and polite. He reached out his

on the path to

could have predicted that things would

replied in the

his hand briefly.

"Alright."

step behind. As he walked, he noticed the way Zachary held Sophia's hand. There was no hesitation in it. Only quiet protection and

had been arranged. He had never

learned fragments of what she endured, he had looked

appeared calm and composed, Sky could tell that Zachary treated her very well. The way he looked at her was full of

of them. Once they entered the Harborview Restaurant, Zachary requested a private

brought over the menu. Zachary handed it to Sky. "Mr.

it to

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