Chapter 139

Dominic’s pov : I’ve been in charge of the Williams family for years, navigating the complexities of the business world. I’ve seen and experienced more than most, which is why I knew Sophie wasn’t overthinking things. This wasn’t paranoia—it was deliberate. Someone in the Carpenter family was targeting her, and I was sure of it. When Sophie told me her mother had wanted her to move back in with the Carpenters, I could see the fear in her eyes. After the recent incidents, she was repulsed by the idea of returning to that house. I pulled her close, feeling her tremble slightly. “Don’t be afraid,” I said, my voice steady. “I’m here.” She leaned into me, her warmth seeping into my chest. It was rare for her to let her guard down like this, and I cherished it. She confessed she hadn’t told her parents about her suspicions, afraid they’d think she was paranoid. I understood. She’d been away from them for so long; there was still a distance between them. She feared they’d judge her, maybe eve