Chapter 110

Sophia was surprised by how quickly I had conceded. After her initial surprise faded, curiosity got the better of her. What exactly was I planning to do? Where was I going? "Joshua, where are you planning to go today?" she asked. "Out to buy toys for some kids," I replied, keeping my tone even despite my impatience. Her confusion deepened at my answer. "Most of your friends don't have kids. Why would you need to go out and buy toys now?" I didn't answer her. Instead, I asked, "Do you remember Mrs. Wright?" There was a pause on the other end of the line. Sophia stayed silent, and I knew the answer before she said it. She had forgotten. She never remembered things that mattered to me. Finally, her hesitant voice broke the silence. "Was she one of our professors in college?" "No," I said curtly, cutting off her train of thought. Taking a deep breath, I explained. "Mrs. Wright was my kindergarten teacher. She drowned saving me. Her husband founded Happiness Orphanage. It's the or