Chapter 69

Sophie's POV Two weeks earlier,I was lounging by the pool at my tiny rental apartment, flipping through a fashion magazine I couldn't afford to subscribe to anymore, when my phone rang. Ivy's name flashed on the screen, and I almost ignored it. My little sister only called when she wanted something, but desperation made me answer. "What do you want, Ivy?" I asked flatly. "You need to come back. As soon as possible," she shot back, urgency lacing her tone. I frowned, confused. "Come back? Why? What's going on?" "Ryan kicked Kane out again. And—" she lowered her voice for effect, "—he's divorced now. This is your chance, Sophia. The best one you'll ever get." My heart gave a dangerous little lurch. For a moment, I couldn't breathe. "Are you absolutely certain they're divorced?" I pressed into the phone, needing confirmation before making my move. "And there's really nothing between them anymore?" "Yes!" Ivy practically screamed. "They're officially divorced. I saw the papers myself!" "He