Chapter 206

Paul hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yes, that's right." "Do you remember when her parents passed away?" Sophia felt a thin layer of sweat forming on her hand as it rested by her side. Her gaze darkened as she looked into Paul's eyes. Paul seemed momentarily taken aback. But after a brief pause, he began to carefully recall the details. "I believe it was 18 years ago. Both of them passed away in a car accident." 18 years ago! Sophia's fingers trembled slightly as she processed the information. 18 years ago, with the surname Cole, both parents died in a car crash—she wondered if Joanna was the girl she had been searching for. Taking a deep breath, she masked her shock and calmed herself. "She must have gone through a lot at such a young age." "Yes, Joanna is a strong and brave girl," Paul said, his gaze lingering in the direction Joanna had left. He seemed to reflect on her resilience. … That afternoon, Sophia and I stayed behind at the orphanage for lunch. During the