Chapter 71: Enough is Enough

Before Sophie Mitchell had a chance to return, her parents, Leah and Baron Mitchell, made their way back home first. “What are you waiting for? Come over here and help us with these bags!” Leah’s voice was sharp as she chided Henry Carson for his inaction. Scrambling, Henry took the bags off their hands. “Where’s Sophie?” Leah asked, sinking into the sofa with a glass of water after Henry wondered aloud. “She should be back any minute now,” Henry replied, his tone carrying a hint of anticipation. “Well, stop dawdling and get some water ready for our feet. We’ve been on them all day, they're swollen,” Leah commanded. With a subdued “Okay,” Henry complied. As Henry brought over the water for Leah to soak her feet, Sophie entered. The scene before her left Sophie feeling uncomfortable. This man, who had endured so much in her family’s home for two years without a word of complaint, was a stark contrast to other men. He might not have a career to boast about, but he took meticulous ca