As planned last night, today Mikayla and Sophia intend to visit Alfonso, who is still in prison. Before leaving, the two beautiful women seemed busy in the kitchen. Prepare the ingredients, then process them into a favourite menu for Alfonso to take and eat when they go to prison later.
“Mom, isn’t this too much for us to carry?”
Sophia once again confirmed. In total, there are indeed four kinds of menus that his mother prepared for his father. According to Sophia, there’s no way this will all run out on her own. At the very least, it should be eaten together with others.
“No, Sophia. I think this is fine. One box can be eaten by your Papa tonight. We will eat the other one together. Think of it as a special lunch like what we usually do.”
Sophia smiled sadly. Take a step forward, then suddenly hug Mikayla’s body. Feels proud because, until this moment, his mother is still faithful to accompanying and even praying for his father. Even though she was disappointed by the evil actions and deeds that had been done, the strong woman did not leave in the slightest. Continue to accompany.
“Mom, I’m ashamed of Mama,” the woman said as she broke the hug.
“Embarrassed. Why?” Mikayla looked confused. Surprised herself suddenly being hugged, the princess admitted to being ashamed.
“It’s a shame because Mama was so loyal to Papa. After what Papa did out there, Mama didn’t even think about ignoring him, let alone trying to leave him. Papa and I are lucky to have Mama in this house.”
Mikayla smiled. Understand what his daughter just said.
“Every human being must have made a mistake, Sophia. Be it big or small. Those who are wrong deserve forgiveness and even a second chance to change for the better than before. If God only wants to forgive and forgive, why are we humans even arrogant by not giving the slightest chance?”
Sophia exhaled. She knew these words were more or less sarcastic. It can’t be helped, and it’s humane, according to her, that until this moment, she can’t just forget what happened between her and Tristan.
“So, according to Mama, the attitude I showed Tristan was wrong and outrageous?” Mikayla smiled. Grabbing the spatula in Sophia’s hand, the woman stirred the food she was cooking while answering.
“When it comes to that, you ask your heart, son. Remember! The human heart never lies the slightest.”
“But I’m not ready to return to Tristan, Ma,” the woman complained.
“Yeah, why don’t you just give him some time to reassure you slowly?” Mikayla asked back.
Sophia immediately shook her head several times. Of course, she did not agree with the suggestion. “No … no … my decision is made. I don’t want it because this thing will waver, Ma.”
Mikayla, who was busy preparing her food, seemed to chuckle. Followed his nod, then answered the situation. “That’s up to you, Sophia. You stubborn child.”
Sophia glanced at her mother in disgust. Why is this woman next to him so annoyed with him?
“Mum should be on my side. Not —”
“Excuse me, madam,” called one of Sophia’s assistants, which made the woman finally turn around and stop the conversation between herself and her mother.
“Yes, What is up?”
“Someone is looking for you outside. They say they want to give something away and don’t want to be represented by someone else.”
Sophia’s brows furrowed. “Huh? Who?”
“A man. His face is very familiar. He keeps insisting that he wants to meet you in person.”
Feeling very curious, Sophia immediately took off the apron attached to her body. Leaving his mother, she hastily walked towards the outside of the house. When he arrived, she found Alexius’s figure, who again came with a bucket of red roses.
“Mrs Sophia,” said Alexius when his eyes caught the figure of the woman he had been looking for.
“Alexius. What do you need to come here again for?”
“As I told you last night, Madam. This morning I was again assigned to deliver flowers like your husband often orders his courier to do.”
“Oh my God.” Sophia reflexively exclaimed. Dizzy herself thought about the gifts that she had never once received.
“Actually, until this moment, I’m still curious and surprised by what you told me,” said the woman. Alexius looked at Sophia’s face with a serious look. Trying to convince the employer’s wife that what he told was not mere nonsense.
“I’m not lying, Madam. During this time, your husband has regularly sent gifts. If this house uses CCTV, you should be able to check it yourself. Is there a courier who delivers goods every day. There, you can also see who received it, right?”
Sophia nodded. Confirming what Alexius had just suggested. Why didn’t she check directly from the CCTV installed in her house? Without much thought, Sophia hurriedly walked toward the security post. who was in front of her house? Approaching the security officers, who seemed to be all gathered there.
“Can we help you, madam?” asked one of the officers.
“Yes,” said Sophia. The woman glanced at the post for a moment, then back answered.
“I want to check the CCTV footage this past week. Is that possible?”
The male officer nodded. Kindly invited Sophia to come in and take a seat on the available chair. Seconds later, went straight to doing what the woman had previously ordered.
“This is a recording from last week, madam,” pointed another officer. starting from seven in the morning on the 20th until today.”
Sophia moved the chair she was sitting on. Closer to her face, she saw firsthand what was displayed on the plasma screen in front of her eyes. Carefully watched until she soon found what she was looking for. In her eyes, a courier in a special uniform delivered a bouquet and was received by one of the security officers at her house.
“Please speed up the recording. Choose the next day and set it around one o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening.”
Following orders, the officer immediately moved the cursor to choose the day and time their employer had set. As soon as they were asked to appear on the screen, Sophia turned her eyes to confirm seriously. Before long, she again received an unexpected reality.
“Gosh. It turned out that it was true that someone sent me goods every day. And it’s always the same person who receives the package,” Sophia said. Turning her head, the woman looked one by one at the security officers in the post. “Where is the officer in this recording?” Sophia asked, pointing at the plasma screen. have to speak to her.”
“His name is Jerome, madam. I was washing the car outside. Maybe he’ll be back soon.” Sophia sighed lazily. When she wanted to quickly clarify, the person she was looking for wasn’t even there.
“Okay, I’ll wait inside. Tell me to come to see you when you arrive as soon as possible.” Sophia decided to leave with Alexius with her. However, only a few steps to the house, the one she was looking for happened to come. The officer who had previously been given the order again called, asking Sophia to wait for him for a moment.
“This is the person. , Madame,” said the officer as he took the person he was referring to. Sophia shot him a scanning glance. Watching the other person from head to toe. I don’t know what he was looking for, but not long after that the woman chose to speak again. “Jerome?”
“Yes, madam,” the man nodded respectfully. “Is there anything I can help you with?” “Sure.” Sophia replied quickly. “I don’t want to make small talk or rambling on. Has there been a courier who has delivered flowers, gifts, or whatever specifically for me recently?”
The security guard named Jerome looked up. At first, he looked nervous as he scratched the back of his neck.
“You heard what’s new. I’ll just ask, won’t I?”
The man nodded, then replied, “Yes, madam.”
“Oh my God,” cried Sophia. “Then where’s the thing? How come I never once received those flowers or gifts?” F
rom the tone of her voice, it was clear that Sophia’s emotions were a little on fire.
“Sorry, Madam. I’m sorry,” said the officer with a look on his face that immediately turned frightened. “I can explain it to you.”
“Yes,” Sophia nodded. “You do have to explain it to me. Where have you kept my things all this time?” Jerome gulped. Slowly trying to explain to his master.
“Look, Madam. Actually the courier has come every day since last week. That morning, it was me who was on duty to guard the main door. Then not long ago a courier delivered the goods at the same time your future husband came to this house.”
“Husband-to-be?” Sophia’s brows furrowed.
“Ck! Surely this is what Mr. Edward, Madam.” Alexius, who had been silent behind Sophia for so long, spoke in annoyance.
“Continue your explanation,” Sophia ordered Jerome.
“I remember very well, the courier who came at that time brought a bouquet of white roses. Mr. Edward, who had just gotten out of the car, immediately approached. He then asked me what the name of the flower sender was. After I checked, there was your husband’s name written on his greeting card. Then —-”
“Edward immediately ordered you to throw away all the gifts that were sent for Mrs. Sophia?” Alexius tried to guess what Jerome wanted to tell him.
“No… No…” the man shook his head. “Mr. Edward didn’t tell me to throw it away.”
“Then what did he order you to do then?” Sophia was made to wonder even more.
Jerome was still overcome with nervousness. Trying to remember what Edward had ordered him to do at that time.
“What was the name of the flower sender? ? You have to remember well. Before giving anything to Sophia, you have to make sure who the sender is. Sophia can’t accept packages from people she doesn’t know.”
Jerome nodded obediently. At the same time, trying to find the greeting card tucked in flower. Opened, then read out whose name was written there.
“The sender is Mr. Tristan, sir.”
“Tristan? Damn it!” Edward reflexively exclaimed. With an annoyed expression, the man then muttered to himself. “What did Tristan really want to send Sophia flowers of all kinds.” The man turned his head and then looked seriously at the security officer’s face. “You heard well. From this moment on, if there is a package of flowers or other things that Tristan sends to this house, never give it to Sophia once.”
“But, Master—-”
“Shhhhhhh…” Edward immediately hissed.
Taking his hand and reaching for his wallet, he took out five pieces of 50 Pounds Sterling notes. Without the slightest hesitation, the man handed the money to Jerome while saying again, “You keep this money. I think it’s more than enough for you to keep your mouth shut. Again, remember, don’t let Sophia accept any of Tristan’s gifts.”
Jerome nodded. “Then where should I put the things that Mrs. Sophia’s husband sent?” “Ck.” Edward immediately chuckled. “Watch your word! Sophia and Tristan are going to separate soon, so there’s no need to call the man Sophia’s husband. As for the items delivered to this house, you can either throw them away or keep them to yourself.”
“Good grief!” Sophia immediately became emotional after hearing what Jerome had just told her. “So Edward bribed you to get rid of all the stuff my husband had sent?”
Jerome regretfully nodded. Right after that, Alexius unexpectedly stepped forward and immediately pulled and grabbed the collar of the security uniform that Jerome was wearing.
“Are you stupid or what? How can you lie to your own master!” he growled, annoyed. “Alexius, stop it!”
“No, Madam. People like this should be taught a lesson first,” said Alexius. He didn’t even want to let go of his hand.
“Please, Alexius. Don’t make a fuss here.”
Alexius, who had been agitated at first, finally complied. The man grumpily let go of his hands.
“I’m sorry, Madam. I’m really sorry for doing all this. Please don’t fire me from your house,” Jerome pleaded pitifully. “Besides, I didn’t throw away all the things your husband sent me.”
Hearing this fact, Sophia immediately gasped.
“What do you mean?” Jerome gulped down his saliva. It was difficult to regulate his gasping breath to explain to his employer.
“So, all the gifts except flowers and cakes, I put them and collect them in the storage cupboard in the security post.”
“Everything in there?”
Jerome nodded confidently.
“Yes, Madam. You can check for yourself.”
Sophia, at that time, also chose to step towards the security post, which was only a few meters from where she was standing. Go in there, then try to find the storage cupboard that Jerome meant in his story.
Once found, he immediately opened it. At the same time, his eyes were immediately greeted by the sight of so many colourful boxes that even the wrappings were still intact, untouched.
“For God’s sake, Edward! You’re outrageous.”
Full of anger Sophia closed the closet door. Turning around, he stepped up to quickly enter the house and change clothes. Grabbing the sling bag hanging behind the bedroom door, the woman went back down to the first floor, intending to leave the house.
“Sophia, where are you going? Mama isn’t even ready yet.”
Mikayla, who had just finished cooking, looked confused when she passed the princess. Wondering why Sophia was so well-dressed and even prepared to leave.
“Mom, I have business to attend to first. Mama first. When my business is done, I will immediately follow Mama.”
“But, Sophia—”
Her daughter didn’t care. He continued to step outside and approached Alexius, who was still standing in front of the house door.
“Alexius, please take me right now.”
“Madam, where are you going?”
“Let’s go to the Alpha Beta building. Edward already owes me a lot of explanations.”
Alexius nodded obediently. Without asking any further questions, he invited the Madam to immediately enter the car, which he parked in the house’s courtyard. Then immediately brought the wife of his master to go where he asked.
***
“Sophia?”
Edward looked surprised when he was busy working when Sophia arrived in his room. Standing up, the man walked over to him. Swiftly invited his future wife to sit on the guest sofa in his office immediately.
“What are you here for? Why didn’t you tell me first?”
Sophia caught her breath as well as her ups and downs. After calming down a bit, the woman glared at Edward. Followed by the question that had been in his mind for a long time.
“Edward, don’t talk too much. You owe me an explanation.”
“Explanation?” Edward asked, confused. “What explanation do you mean?” Edward really didn’t understand one bit from the expression on his face. After being surprised by Sophia’s sudden arrival, now he had to guess what the accusations made by the woman in front of him meant.
“For God’s sake, Sophia. I really don’t have the slightest idea what you mean.”
Sophia smiled blandly. The expression on his face showed that she was really angry.
“What do you mean by bribing the security guard at my house, Ed?”
Edward immediately gasped. “W-what? Bribing who you say?”
“Don’t play dumb,” Sophia squeaked. “Why did you ask the security guard at home to get rid of all the stuff Tristan had sent me? For what?”
Edward was taken aback. Now he understands what the problem is.
“Sophia, I can explain all this to you.”
“Of course,” Sophia nodded. “You do have to explain all this to me. I really didn’t expect you to be so petty, Edward!”
“Sophia…” Edward called. “Listen to me first. I’m doing this because I don’t want Tristan to keep bothering you. Besides, you can always remember him receiving the gifts he sent especially for you every day.”
“But what right do you have to rule my life?”
Sophia’s voice rose. Emotions had taken over him. “Who are you to dare to forbid me from accepting gifts from other people.”
“Sophia.” Edward tried to continue to calm the woman in front of him. “That’s not what I meant. This is all I did purely because I was afraid of losing you. I don’t mind if you accept anything from anyone, as long as it’s not from Tristan.”
Sophia clenched her jaw tightly. I don’t know what kind of attitude to show anymore. To be sure, he was disappointed at this time.
“Between you and Tristan, I even outright chose you, Ed. You should be grateful.”
Sophia sighed heavily as she continued to nail the brown bead of the man in front of her. “But why are you letting me down by doing this? You haven’t even become a husband yet you dare to cheat behind my back.”
“Oh my God, Sophia.”
Edward sighed as he tried to grab Sophia’s wrist. But the woman beside him even brushed it off as if she didn’t want to be touched.
“I’m really disappointed in you, Edward. You’re going too far this time.”
Sophia rose from her seat. Still gripped by anger, the woman prepared to leave.
“Sophia, please listen to my whole explanation. This is all just a misunderstanding.” “Enough!” cried Sophia. “There’s nothing more for us to talk about. I don’t think you need to look for me or contact me for a while.”
Without giving it a chance, Sophia walked away. Leaving Edward, who then sat limply while rubbing his face in frustration.