Chapter 37: The Cost

Baron Mitchell retreated to his bedroom to make a call just as Sophie Mitchell stepped into the living room. Leah Mitchell was animatedly recounting her shopping escapades when she looked up and noticed Sophie's red, swollen eyes. "What happened to you?" Leah's expression darkened with concern. "Did that damned Henry Carson hurt you again?" "Don't start!" Sophie snapped. "Ugh! I've told you countless times!Leave him! Get a divorce right now!" Leah exclaimed, hands on her hips, resembling a fiery shrew. Baron, overhearing the commotion, emerged from his room. "Did you manage to reach Mr. Smith?" Leah inquired. "I tried, but couldn't get through. I'll call again later." "When you do, let him know that Sophie is getting a divorce today. If he's interested, they could even get the marriage license tomorrow." "Mom, what are you plotting?" A frustrated Sophie wished she could disappear right then. "Just spill it. What happened?" Leah persisted. Reluctantly, Sophie relayed the events