Before Sophia could stammer a reply, Ethan chimed in. “Yeah, Soph. Spill the beans. Mom’s been dying to know.”
Before she could respond, a knock at the door saved her.
“Are you expecting someone?” Catherine asked.
Sophia shook her head. She jumped up, grateful for the distraction.
“I’ll get it,” she said quickly, practically sprinting to the door.
When she opened it, her heart stopped. There stood Alexander, his tall frame and sharp features impossible to miss.
“Alexander?” she blurted. “What are you doing here?”
“Am I not welcome?” he asked, his tone laced with amusement.
She forced a smile. “Of course, you are.”
He stepped inside without waiting for an invitation, his confident air filling the room instantly. Sophia’s chest tightened as her family turned to face him.
“I came t
