Chapter 128

Sofia’s POV

I felt slight relief as Sterling came in through the garage door. I had been on edge ever since the man had left the store. I tried to remain calm as Sterling had asked but it was hard. The encounter had been too suspicious. I had a gut feeling I had met the man who turned Sterling’s life upside down.

The only reason for him to return was to finish the job. At least that’s the only reason that made sense. But why did he come to my store? He didn’t seem threatening at all until I had seen that tattoo. He had to have come to Amethyst just to prove a point to Sterling. To try and get under Sterling’s skin.

“Daddy!” Steel smiled as he greeted Sterling.

“Hey, buddy.” Sterling greeted back. He usually had an upbeat tone in his voice when he greeted the children. But not today.

“Why don’t you and Scar play with Rose while I talk to Mommy alone.”

Steel nodded.

“Okay.”

I got up from the couch. By his demeanor I could tell thi