The Unexpected Heir

Riddles and Secrets

Sophia stared at her sister. "You're too young to understand how the world works. It's unfair to everyone, and if getting married to that man would make the family as useful then I would gladly give up myself."

"You're sick!" Clementine spat out angrily and ran up the stairs.

Mia walked up to her daughter. "You can still walk out of this madness."

"I have made up my mind, mother. I can't change it or we both know what will happen. I can't let us go live on the streets when there is an alternative."

Mia bursted into tears. "Xander just wants to destroy my daughter's life," she cried, rubbing her fingers on Sophia's delicate skin.

"Mom, stop crying. All this won't solve any of our problems. We have to look for a way to go through all these and still come out strong," Sophia said, wiping her tears.

"Unfortunately, I am not as strong as you as my dear."

"You are stronger than you think mother," Sophia said, holding her shoulder in a comforting manner. Taking one glance at her father, Sop