Henry's heart skipped a beat. Thinking on his feet, he quickly offered, "Remember the time I got hit? It's the compensation they gave me for medical and missed work. I've been meaning to tell you but never found the right moment."
For a moment, Sophie had fancifully imagined that Henry was some wealthy heir. But his explanation brought her swiftly back to reality. How could it be? If Henry really was that influential, he wouldn’t put up with the humiliations from the Mitchell family.
The one thing Sophie couldn’t figure out was how Theo Roberts and Ella Mitchell got arrested, especially considering Theo’s father was a city official.
As Henry and Sophie were leaving the hotel, Felix Cooper was observing them from a distance. Henry had noticed it too.
"Go ahead home, Sophie. I had a bit
