Chapter 74

Sophie’s pov ; I had just walked out of school when I heard a voice I didn’t want to hear. “Sophie, you’re finally out of school. Your brother and I have been waiting for you for a long time.” My heart sank the moment I heard my mother’s voice. Alarm bells rang in my head, and my hands grew clammy. I took an instinctive step back, my mind racing with panic. “What do you want from me?” I asked cautiously, my eyes darting around. I slid my hand into my pocket, gripping my phone tightly. If things went wrong, I could call Sir in an instant. But my mother wasn’t having it. Her face darkened the moment she noticed my defensive stance. “Oh, look at you, acting all scared. I’m your biological mother. How could I possibly harm you?” Her voice turned sharp, scolding. “It just so happens that your brother doesn’t have classes today because of his sports meeting. So, I brought him to see you. Can’t we even have a meal together? Or are you too rich now to bother with your poor parents?” Her words