All Chapters of Second Chances Don't Come Easy: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Mitchell's expression remained unchanged. His tone dripped with sarcasm as he asked, "Is this your new tactic? Retreat to advance?""No, I'm serious."Though Sophie had uttered the words in a moment of impulse, she didn't regret them.Back when she had first found out that she was going to marry Mitchell, she had been overjoyed, thinking that she would spend every moment of her life with him.But who could have imagined that in just three short years, she would be considering divorce?Perhaps she shouldn't have harbored such fantasies from the start."Are you?" Mitchell's gaze swept over Sophie disdainfully, filled with mockery and stark disbelief."You willingly sacrificed your virginity to force me into marrying you. Now you're tired of it and want to be with someone else? Even if we divorce, I'll be the one who brings it up! You have no right!""Fine. I'll wait for you to bring it up."Sophie slowly got up from the floor, adjusted her shirt, and headed out. As she reached t

There was a sharp, piercing sound of a blade cutting through flesh. Sophie's body went limp, and she collapsed to the floor."Cherie!" Mitchell exclaimed as he held the unconscious Sophie tightly in his arms, a hint of panic crossing his usually impassive face."Shane!" he growled as he glared at the assailant menacingly.The assailant trembled, too frightened to even flee.Shane Hopkins, Mitchell's assistant, reacted quickly and led a team to apprehend the assailant.While the scene descended into chaos, nobody dared to approach Mitchell. He was so intimidating that the crowd instinctively parted to make way for him.He strode out of the building with Sophie cradled in his arms. "Get her to the hospital now!"In her dazed state, Sophie thought she heard a tremor in Mitchell's voice and the long-forgotten term of endearment he used for her—Cherie.She tried to see his face, but she could only make out his jawline before she blacked out.…When Sophie regained consciousness, s

The next day, at the hospital, Sophie gripped her phone tightly, biting her lip. She had been unable to reach Mitchell since the night before.It was almost 8:00 pm. If she didn't show up at Horizon Hotel on time, Gertrude would surely not let her off the hook.But to obey her orders and have a child with Mitchell…At that thought, Sophie smiled bitterly.Even if she set aside her dignity and stooped so low, what could she do to a man who despised her and would rather have an illegitimate child than have one with her?Since Gertrude had said that she would handle everything, Mitchell would surely show up at Horizon Hotel later. When they met, Sophie would talk to him properly about getting a divorce.Determined, Sophie changed into regular clothes and headed to Horizon Hotel.When she arrived, Room 1088 was empty. There were still 15 minutes left until 8:00 pm. She quietly waited in the room.Perhaps due to her injury, Sophie felt dizzy and feverish. She stood up, intending to

Startled, Sophie immediately snapped back to reality."Help—"She wanted to cry out, but a hand covered her mouth."Shh, don't be afraid. It's me." A familiar and gentle voice reassured her.Xavier?Sophie calmed down upon recognizing his voice. Then, the person behind her released her, and she turned to see Xavier.It seemed that someone had informed Xavier when she had run out of the hospital, prompting him to follow her."What were you doing?" Xavier frowned, his eyes betraying a hint of panic.But Sophie didn't notice. She just stared at him blankly, murmuring, "I... I need to see him."Xavier's eyes flickered. "Who?"Sophie didn't respond and turned to leave."Wait." Xavier grabbed her and said, "Tell me, who do you want to see? Where are they? I'll take you there."His voice was soft and sounded like he was coaxing her. He was worried that she might become agitated again.Sophie's eyes lit up at his offer. "You'll take me to see him?"Xavier nodded. "Yes.""Great!

Sophie froze as Mitchell entered the room, his face dark and brooding. He had a medical kit in his hand.She avoided his gaze and murmured, "That's not necessary."The physical pain couldn't compare to the pain in her heart. Perhaps enduring it would numb her nerves, allowing her to forget everything else."Are you intentionally delaying it, hoping the injury worsens so you can avoid going to court tomorrow?" Mitchell towered over her, his tone dripping with mockery.Faced with his suspicion and ridicule, Sophie felt drained. "Then, I'll have to trouble you."She didn't want to defend herself, nor did she have the strength to do so. Turning away, she let Mitchell help her clean her wounds.The wounds on her back were swollen and gruesome from prolonged soaking in the bath. Several freshly torn stitches were oozing blood.Unable to see what was happening behind her, Sophie could only sense a sudden heaviness in the air, making it hard to breathe.For a moment, Mitchell remained