Chapter 39

At that moment, Sophie was indignant and ready to stand up for Grace when Grace stopped her. "You need to be careful not to involve your mother's business. My family's business is already threatened by the Jefferson family, let alone your mother's." Grace had never expected that she would come to her friend to find a place to settle down after being married for several days. She walked for two hours to reach the Prescott residence, where Sophie opened the door. Upon seeing Sophie, she burst into tears of frustration. "Sophie, can I stay with you tonight?" "What nonsense are you talking about? Forget about staying the night, you can even stay here forever." Sophie pulled Grace into her house. "Grace, what's wrong? Did someone from the Jefferson family bully you?" Grace nodded and then shook her head. Sophie said, "You didn't want to worry Mr. and Mrs. Gulliver by not telling them, but you don't need to hide anything from me. Did someone from the Jefferson family bully you?" Grace