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?

us. They're not standards by

you need to remember is that we're worthy. We don't need

looked at her, stunned. "Cee, is that

were kids, Samantha and Samuel called me Sierra. But you were the only one who always

calls you Sophia, and I do too. But to me, you've always been different. So don't ever think your past

your life, I believe you'd still meet someone who cherishes you deeply because you're

long journey. We may have taken a wrong turn, but that doesn't mean we became

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

Sierra's words had

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

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

supported

are people who think women in a second marriage are worth less. 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 forever

so are you, Sophia."

you're saying now." Sophia took a deep breath. "But I don't need to buy these. What's been holding me back has always

again. In the end, Sophia picked a few comfortable, modest bras and pajamas.

your evening. I don't

Sky's number. I'd like to meet

seems to have turned over a new leaf since getting out, but I can't tell if

want to talk about Samuel," Sierra said with a small smile.

along his number. If you're meeting him,

"Alright."