136. The Fire’s Truth

The revelation from Kate lingered in Elijah’s mind, a shadow that refused to dissipate. The Norton estate fire had always been a painful scar, but now, the weight of its hidden truth pressed heavier than ever. Kate’s words had stirred up memories he’d long buried, not just of loss but of survival—and the one person who had saved him when he had no hope.

“Sophia,” Elijah began softly, watching her as she entered the room where he and Doug were pouring over old records.

Her brow furrowed as her eyes landed on the spread of documents. “What’s going on?”

Elijah hesitated, carefully choosing his words. “Kate hinted that the fire that destroyed my family wasn’t an accident. She claimed it was planned.”

Sophia’s eyes widened, her hand instinctively going to her chest. “What? Why would anyone…?”

“I don’t know yet,” Elijah replied, his voice steely. “But if it’s true, someone has to pay for what they did.”

Sophia stepped closer, placing a gentle hand on his arm. “How can I help?”

Eli
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