Chapter 145

Samuel asked, "But Owen didn't hurt Soph, did he?" If Samuel had figured out things sooner, perhaps things wouldn't have spiraled to the point of no return. Billy slowly loosened his grip on Samuel's collar and sat back down on the couch. He no longer sounded angry. Instead, his voice was filled with resignation. "Don't you get it? Shirley is married. It's over between you two." Samuel thought about what he had seen at Blackwood Manor this morning and closed his eyes in pain. He remained silent for a long time. When Billy saw Samuel's pale, exhausted face, his anger gradually subsided. "I've said my piece. I hope you can understand who you should really be protecting." With that, Billy stood up and left the living room. Samuel sat there for a long time and didn't move. The last thing that Billy told him lingered in his ears. It was a long time before Samuel finally stood up. He went to Sophia's room, pushed the door open, and entered. Sophia was already asleep, hugging a tedd