“Mrs. Kreeve hates heartless people,” she says. “She’d never let anyone mean or wicked marry her son.”
I blink, trying to follow where she’s going with this.
“Let’s say something happens, something dangerous to someone, and you just ignore it, pretend it’s not your problem. She’d definitely hate that.”
“Oh, so she’s got a bleeding heart?” I glance at Miles. He’s giving Sophie a look, but then he meets my eyes and nods.
“Mom gives a lot to charity. She even started a foundation for abused women and children. She’s really kind,” he says, then glances at Sophie again. “I don’t think we should use that kindness against her.”
“Yeah, it’s a little…” I trail off. Honestly, being that kind of person is actually kind of amazing. I’m officially impressed.
Sophie flushes. “I just thought it’d b
