Chapter 146

What Samuel feared the most was losing everything, and Shirley still might not come back to him. If that were the case, he might as well man up, take responsibility for Sophia, and wish Shirley and Benjamin well. At least by doing so, he could keep what little dignity he had left and look cool. Rationally, he should let go, but the thought of that hurt him because it reminded him of how reluctant he was to do it. He was torn between wishing them well or fighting for her. At that moment, he hesitated. Just as Samuel was torn between the two thoughts, Sophia was tormented by her nightmares. She was screaming, "No… No… Don't hit me… Samuel, save me… It hurts so much…" Her terrified cries snapped him back to reality. He comforted her in hushed whispers for a long time before she finally broke free from the nightmare. Her breathing gradually steadied, but her forehead was already covered in sweat. Due to her earlier struggles, her nightgown slipped off her shoulder, revealing her s