The drive back was quiet, but his mind was still filled with the thoughts of his uncle Gerald and what he was probably planning. Gerald’s reach was far wider than he had expected. Every move he made seemed well articulated, especially with the mysterious man who even his team couldn't trace. But this fueled Alexander's determination to stop him.
When he arrived home, the house was eerily quiet. He expected to find Sophia asleep in her room, but as he made his way up to his bedroom, he was surprised to find her waiting for him, sitting on the edge of his bed.
“Hey, why are you not asleep?” he asked softly, his voice filled with a mixture of amusement and affection.
Sophia smiled, her eyes lighting up the moment she saw him. “I wanted to wait for you.”
He paused a little, touched by her
