Chapter 26: Jealousy

When Henry returned home, he was about to head to his study when he found Sophie Mitchell waiting for him on the sofa. "Where have you been?" Caught off guard, Henry noticed Sophie's somber expression and terse tone. It was evident she was upset. He surmised that Lily Turner had likely filled her in. Playing the part, he feigned nervousness. "I... I met a friend for dinner. We had some business to discuss..." "Come to my room," Sophie snapped, clearly trying not to raise her voice too high and risk waking Leah and Baron Mitchell. Henry sighed internally, steeling himself for the confrontation, and followed her into her bedroom. This was his first time setting foot in it over the past two years. The room was bathed in soft pinks, the delicate scent of lilies wafting through the air. He inhaled deeply, visibly savoring the moment. Noticing this, Sophie snapped, "Was it business or a date? Since when did you have friends in King City?" Recovering from his brief reverie, he responded