CHAPTER 223

Elijah’s POV

“Sophia? Are you here?” I called out after the nanny had let me in, but Sophia’s apartment remained silent.

“Ahh she stepped out for a while, Mr. Sinclair,” the nanny told me. “She needed to do some errands.”

I felt disappointed, but nonetheless, it was understandable. I had not informed her that I was coming. I just wanted to see them before I left the country.

Just then, I heard a cheerful squeal from the other room. “Daddy!” Reese burst into the living room, her face lighting up as she ran toward me. Her small arms wrapped around my legs, and I bent down to scoop her up.

“Hey, kiddo,” I said, holding her close. Her laughter was a welcome break from my otherwise rough day.

Reese’s eyes twinkled as she wriggled free and started showing me her toys. “Guess what? Mommy and Uncle Daniel took me to the amusement park yesterday! We had so much fun. Uncle Daniel made the best cotton candy!”

I forced a smile, though inside, a tight knot of unease was forming. “That sounds lik