Chapter 73

Sophie's POV I stare at the disappearing luxury car until it completely vanishes into the night. Only then do I let my carefully maintained fragile expression completely collapse. Rage burns from my chest all the way to my throat, and I almost want to scream. "Damn it!" I furiously pull out my phone and dial Ivy's number. The moment the call connects, I can't help but explode. "Didn't you say Ryan cared about me? That's not what's happening at all! Who the hell is this Serena, and she's pregnant with his child?" I grit my teeth, my nails digging deep into my palm. This isn't the reunion scenario I imagined. I should be the princess welcomed back by Ryan, not some unwanted extra dumped at a hotel entrance. Ivy sounds obviously guilty on the other end, her voice suspiciously soft. "Sophie, don't be angry. Ryan really has missed you—he even visits your grave every year. You just need to try a little harder, and you'll definitely make him fall in love with you again." She's always like thi