The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal

81. Family vs. Love

Elijah sat quietly, watching Sophia across the room as she flipped through some documents. He could sense the frustration bubbling inside her, her movements stiff and deliberate.

She’d been like this for days—distant, tense, and more upset than usual. He knew she was starting to feel the strain of her family’s pressure, but it wasn’t just that. Elijah’s constant disappearances were wearing her down, too.

Finally, Sophia broke the silence. “Elijah, we need to talk,” she said, her voice controlled, but he could hear the edge of frustration.

He looked up from his laptop, meeting her eyes. “What’s on your mind?”

Sophia set the papers down, crossing her ar