Chapter 44

Sophie

“I’m not in the mood for this, Lacy. Just let me go,” I pleaded with her knowing I’d indeed have to pass her by while returning to my mood, and the stupid grin on her face told me there was more than she showed.

“I’m not holding you, am I? I’m here to sympathize with you.”

“Why? I don’t need any form of sympathy. I didn’t lose anyone.”

“You didn’t? Are you sure about that?” she asked me with a coy voice while batting her eyelashes like that of the devil.

“I didn’t, so please let me go, and we can have this chit-chat later,” I said, trying to hide the pain in my voice.

“Okay… your choice, but I feel bad for you anyways. I mean, look at you. You used to be his favorite, the one he always pampered and gave things to, the one he even gave a break to get some fresh air and a trip to the mall. I have not even gotten a guard yet, and you did. You sit in the back seat while they drive you. All these, and you just decided to throw them away for some