Chapter 129

Sophie’s pov : With their careful care, I finally woke up. "Bella, you're awake." My vision was still blurry, but the warmth surrounding me felt… familiar. A sense of closeness, of something I had been missing my entire life, wrapped around me. It was a feeling deeper than words—something only blood could explain. I swallowed, my throat dry and sore. "Dad… Mom… Brother." "Hey, Mom is here," Mrs. Carpenter whispered, her voice thick with emotion. "Don't be afraid. Mom will protect you." Before I could say anything else, she pulled me into a tight hug, as if afraid I would disappear again. I felt her tears on my skin. Jason and Brandon stood nearby, their eyes red-rimmed, barely able to hold back their emotions. I exhaled softly. "Mom… I remember everything now." Mrs. Carpenter pulled back slightly, her hands trembling as she cupped my face. "Do you really remember everything that happened?" I nodded. "Yes. I remember now. They sold me to a family first, and later took me to Mark's homet