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CHAPTER 8

Sophia’s POV

Henry ushered me into his house, and I watched closely from where I stood and couldn’t resist but take in the grandeur of the place. He introduced me to Lynda, the woman who was all cozy with him a minute ago, who greeted me with a friendly smile. I managed a polite hello, but I couldn't shake off the unease that settled in my gut as I saw her being so cozy with him. She leaned in to give him a peck on the cheek before leaving, and I clenched my fists to suppress the annoyance that surged within me.

As soon as Lynda was gone, Henry turned his attention back to me. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming today?" he asked, his tone a mixture of surprise and warmth.

I mustered a smile, wanting to keep up the surprise act. "I wanted to surprise you."

He chuckled, and I couldn't help but feel a flutter of relief in my chest. "Well, you definitely succeeded."

I took a step closer to him, trying to ignore the lingering image of Lynda's peck. "Is it because of Lynda th