Chapter 207

Hearing his voice, Sophia Grant's eyes welled up instantly as she looked at Edward Hawthorne, her expression pitiful. "Edward, why are you being so heartless to me? What does Alice have that I don’t? Why would you—" "Zip it!" James Grant reacted before either of them could, quickly covering Sophia’s mouth and frowning hard. "Sophia, what nonsense are you spouting!" Edward’s face was stiff with disdain, his gaze cold enough to freeze. “Clearly, she never intended to apologize to Emily.” Seeing Edward’s expression turn completely stone-cold, it was obvious he had no intention of letting Sophia off easily. James clenched his jaw. “Say it louder. Now.” Tears rolled down Sophia's cheeks as she choked out a sob. “I’m sorry!” “Happy now, Mr. and Mrs. Hawthorne?” James’s face didn’t flinch. There was a polite smile on his lips, but cold indifference in his eyes. Edward looked like he was watching some cheap drama unfold. He glanced down at Alice Sterling, silently asking her thoughts. When she