The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 715

Sophia's cheeks slowly turned red. She now fully understood what Sierra had whispered to the sales associate.

"Sophia, what do you think of these? Pick a few. And grab some sleepwear too. They're my treat," Sierra said as she reached for one particularly daring piece. There was little more than a few straps and nearly transparent fabric in the front. Without hesitation, Sophia snatched it from her hand and shoved it back onto the rack. She then tugged Sierra around and started walking away.

"Sierra, how could you?" Sophia's face was burning now. She couldn't believe someone as proper as Sierra had brought her to shop for this kind of lingerie, let alone planned to buy it for her.

"I'm not even married to Zachary yet. Who am I supposed to wear it for?"

"You don't have to be married to enjoy things like this," Sierra said, pulling her back toward the racks. "You and Zachary are a couple. Are you telling me you've only held hands, hugged, and nothing more?"

"We've kissed," Sophia admitted, her face flushing deeper. They had kissed-but that was about it. Nothing went beyond that.

Zachary had always respected her, careful not to cross any lines, never pressuring her.

He was waiting for her to fully let go of the past and embrace a future with him.

"Sophia, you can't hide forever," Sierra said gently, leading her toward the sleepwear section. "Even if it's not for Zachary, you can still wear something beautiful for yourself.

"You're wonderful. That doesn't change because of what happened to you."

"But-"

"No buts," Sierra cut her off. "I married and divorced Samuel. If I date again, I won't let the fact that I've been married or that I've slept with someone make me feel broken or unworthy.

"Honestly, how many men these days haven't dated someone before? How many are truly pure and innocent?

stories don't define us. They're not standards by which

that we're worthy. We don't need to diminish ourselves just because of

at her, stunned. "Cee, is

"When we were kids, Samantha and Samuel called me Sierra.

do too. But to me, you've always been

believe you'd still meet

taken a wrong turn,

red. She turned away, not wanting Sierra to see her tears. She often changed how she called Sierra depending on whatever

words had

while, Sophia finally composed herself. She turned back and said sincerely, "Cee, thank

family. We've been through so much together. There's no need

I was divorcing Samuel, you supported me. You never said

But I don't believe that marriage determines my worth. Even if I marry and divorce ten times, I'm

nodded. "Yes, Cee. You're

you,

What's been holding me back has always been the barrier in my own heart. Once I overcome that, I'll be fine,

a few comfortable, modest bras and pajamas. They paid and stepped

your evening. I don't want to be a

me Sky's number. I'd like to meet

talk to Sky?" Sophia asked, a little surprised. "He seems to have turned over a new leaf since getting out, but I can't tell if it's real or

said with a small smile. "You're not seriously thinking

that," Sophia replied with a helpless laugh. "Alright, I'll pass along his number. If you're meeting him, make

"Alright."