Prologue

SOPHIE.

I sat alone in my bedroom, staring out the window into the dark night sky. The room was dimly lit, with only the faint glow of a streetlamp shining through the window, casting a soft light over my face. I sat there for what felt like hours, lost in thought and staring up at the stars.

Three days ago, my ex-boyfriend Parker had come to beg for forgiveness, but I couldn't bring myself to forgive him, not after he had cheated on me for the second time. The memory of catching him in the act was still fresh in my mind. I had come home early from work to surprise him, only to find him in bed with another woman. Turns out that he has a wife and a child that I never knew about, and he had been using me. Playing me.

 The betrayal was devastating, and I knew that our two-year relationship was officially over. I was left to raise our child on my own.

Tears threatened to spill over as I thought about my current situation. I was 23 years old, pregnant and alone. The weight of my future pressed down on me, causing my chest to ache with uncertainty. The stars above seemed to mock me, shining bright and beautiful, while my life felt like it was falling apart. I couldn't help but think about how insignificant my problems were in the grand scheme of the universe.

But my heartache didn't end there.

Earlier that day, I had overheard my mother, Laura, tell her current boyfriend, Damian, that my father, Malton, was still alive. I couldn't believe that my mother had lied to me all these years, telling me that my father had died when I was a child. The betrayal cut deep, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that I didn't know who to trust anymore.

To make matters worse, my mother had suggested that I give my unborn child up for adoption. But I refused, determined to be a good mother and raise my child on my own.

As I looked up at the stars, I knew that I had to find the strength to move on and make a life for myself and my child. I made a resolve to birth my child, make enough money to relocate to Holland and start a new life, and look for my father at the same time. It wouldn't be easy, but I was determined to find my father. I had to know who my father is.

I let out a deep sigh and wiped my tears. I knew that the road ahead would be tough, but I was determined to take control of my own life and build a better future for myself and my child. I knew that it would take time, but I was willing to put in the effort to make my dreams a reality.

As I lay down in my bed, I closed my eyes, and let the tears fall as I grieved for what was lost and looked forward to what was to come. The stars outside my window still shone bright, a reminder that life goes on, and I would find a way to move forward too.