Chapter 57-A meeting

SOPHIA

I'm sitting on my bed, holding my phone, contemplating whether to call Dad. Mom has forbidden me from having any contact with him, even though initially, I thought Dad would come home, but he hasn't.

As I sit in my spacious room, I can't help but feel a sense of loneliness. The room is large, almost too big for one person, and the space is a glaring reminder that I'm not with whom I should be with Dominic.

I sigh and glance around at the luxurious furnishings and high-end decor, which I handpicked because I didn't want anyone else designing my room or choosing stupid colors.

My eyes drift to the window, and I see the cityscape outside, a sea of lights stretching out into the distance. It's a beautiful sight, but right now, it only serves to remind me that I'm in the wrong mansion.

I bite my nails as I dial Dad's number and flop on the bed. My eyes catch the chandelier, and I count the crystals while waiting for him to answer.

“Hello,” Dad's voice comes through as the line connec