Sofia's POV
Rae hesitated but nodded, clearly nervous about the potential fallout. “Of course, Mrs. Sofia. I’ll handle it immediately.”
As Rae left the room, I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. The tension in this house was suffocating, and every interaction with Alex made it worse. But the thought of seeing my father brought a strange sense of comfort—even if I knew he wouldn’t approve of my situation.
After finishing my meal, I walked into the bathroom and let the warm water soothe my tense muscles. My mind drifted back to the day's events, and, against my will, Zack’s face kept appearing in my thoughts.
How had I allowed myself to feel this way? It wasn’t just the way he had defended me, but the quiet strength in his eyes, the way he seemed to see through me. His warmth, h
