"Wife?" Cordelia sneered. "Are you and Graham officially married? You intervened while Graham was still engaged

to someone else, and even now, you're unofficial. Using the status 'wife' might just invite ridicule!"

"Mrs. Hamerton—"

"I suddenly remembered." Cordelia's gaze gleamed. "Were you the one by Kelly's side when she fainted?"

"Oh, yes." Sophie smiled. "I was visiting on Graham's behalf. I didn't expect Mrs. Bayer to be so weak."

"What did you tell her before she fainted?" Cordelia questioned.

Sophia was taken aback and lowered her gaze slightly.

"Afraid to tell me, huh?" Cordelia approached her. "Kelly has always maintained her health well, so she shouldn't

have fainted so easily. She wouldn't be in the emergency room if she hadn't been deeply distressed.

"You were the only one with her when she fainted, and it's only natural for people to suspect you when your actions

seem questionable."

"Aunt Cordelia, please don't..." Graham pulled Sophia behind him and shot her a look to ask her to leave.

Sophia nodded and quickly got out of sight, following the corridor.

It wasn't until Sophia was completely gone that Graham said softly, "Aunt Cordelia, Sophia isn't that kind of

person..."

why Josiah had slapped him twice. "Don't you see the truth,

mother is still inside!"

to do with Sophia," Graham

be honest, Sophia blames herself. She was just worried about Arya's safety and let it slip

That's why—"

say?!" Zephyr widened his eyes, huffing a laugh."

am I

"Sophia told me."

but slowly dropped it considering that this was not his son and it was not his place

educate him.

vexed. "You've always been bright. Why do

upsetting your parents and even risking your sister's

has nothing to do with Sophia!" Graham said anxiously, "Dad,

Arya's disappearance is

Josiah abruptly turned around and grabbed Graham's collar,

Cordelia exchanged puzzled

Lawler?" Cordelia asked.

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