Chapter 26. Ruined

Sophia

He walks towards his bedroom. I knew dad would be unhappy about it. But he looks so hurt and disappointed. I don’t want to go to sleep without resolving this issue, but I keep my mouth shut. It’s good that I will have time till morning to figure out my story and details.

If Nikkie and Joy have investigated my background for the past 2 years, I have to make it believable.

I wonder if they know about the money too. That is not possible, though. I shake my head and go into my room without having dinner.

I glance at my phone a millionth time. Liam hasn’t replied to my message yet.

Me: Hey… you never told me if you are interested in playing the part? I am kind of on a short deadline here.

I put the phone back down and sink into the soft mattress beneath my body.

I loved jumping around in bed when I was young. Once in a while, dad would come into my room to put me to sleep. Uncle Orin had told me once that after my