Chapter 78

Alexander finally started to get suspicious-something just didn't add up. "Sophia, what really happened that day? Why would Eira suddenly push you?" The question made Sophia flinch inside, but she quickly put on an innocent face and looked up at him with watery eyes. "Alex, it was all so scary... I honestly don't know what triggered her..." Tears rolled down her cheeks in thick drops. "I'm not even mad at her... I just... I don't want to lose the chance to ever play piano again." Her crying tugged at Alexander's heart. He softened and said gently, "You won't. I've found someone really skilled-a miracle doctor. I'm sure your hand can be healed." Hearing that, Sophia froze inside. A miracle doctor? Crap. Her injury was fake-there was nothing to fix. If that doctor actually showed up, she'd be exposed in seconds. But now wasn't the time to panic. She forced a grateful smile and flung herself into his arms, her voice muffled, "Alex, thank you... I'm so lucky to have you." The sudden closen