The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 714

Sierra genuinely hoped Sophia could find happiness.

She knew exactly where Sophia's emotional wounds were, but healing something like that had to come from within. No one could walk that path for her.

If Sophia couldn't let go and take that step forward, then even if she and Zachary were happily dating, it was hard to imagine they could ever make it to marriage. Sophia might be fine with never getting married, but what about Zachary?

Right now, Zachary loved her, pampered her, and gave her space. But as time passed and they both grew older, would his parents continue to accept him waiting indefinitely?

It was a real dilemma.

"Sophia, how about being a little bolder and meeting Zachary's parents?" Sierra encouraged gently. "I'll go with you. My mom, my dad-we'll all be there with you."

Sophia hesitated under Sierra's encouraging gaze. After a long pause, she shook her head. "Not now, Cee. I just can't."

Sierra sighed but didn't push. She simply reached out and gave her a quiet hug.

"It's okay, Sophia. In life, we meet all kinds of people and go through all kinds of things-some good, some awful.

"Take me, for example. I was kidnapped by traffickers as a kid, forced to beg on the streets, then rescued by Samantha. I gained a new family. But before I could even settle in, I was sent abroad. The man I called my brother ended up becoming my husband. And now, I want a divorce.

"I thought I'd never return to Dithoria. But here I am having even found my biological parents.

"Fate is strange like that. Mysterious, but always guiding us somewhere. So if you're afraid now, and if you feel like you can't face things-that's okay. Don't put pressure on yourself.

"I've wondered if giving up all those years with Samuel would feel like a waste, if someone new could even fit into my life again, and if I could ever love again like I loved him.

"I don't have those answers right now. But I do know that I don't want to regret anything. And if I stayed with Samuel, I surely would.

"Now, I have you, my parents, and Ms. Blair. Losing Samuel doesn't matter anymore."

breath before continuing, "One could argue that I've been married and divorced. What

that yet. All I want is to end

But I have just one goal

Sophia and smiled. "Sophia, whatever happens, I'll always

and heart to me when we were kids. No matter what

red. She wrapped her

first met, I thought you were on Samuel's side. I even told Mom she'd brought home someone

If I were you, I would've thought

Sierra patted

stepped back and smiled. "Thanks. I'll really think about what

Just don't tear yourself up inside. Unless it involves life or death, everything

"Got it."

smile just as

em.

"Sophia, Ms. Remington, what were you two talking about?

me, and I'll set you straight," Sierra said, raising her fist playfully. "I'm her forever support

worry, Ms. Remington. I

the future holds?" Sierra said with a

nodded. "I accept your

more like

"Come on,

linked her arm through Sophia's. "Mr. Holt, I'm borrowing Sophia for a bit. You

laughed and shook his

think you should just call

and her calling you

Sierra it is."

her tone too.

and

"Did I