CHAPTER 67

Sophie's POV

"The coast is clear, Sophie," Kate said, and I let out a breath of relief and walked towards her to sit tiredly on the couch. She gave me a look of pity, and I just gave her a sad smile.

"Do you still want to think about it?" Kate asked, and I nodded.

"Yes, please. I'll make my decision in the morning," I said, and she gave me a supportive smile and hug.

"Come with me; you're all sweaty and dirty. Let's get you out of that dress and in something more comfortable," Kate said and led me upstairs to a spare room she had since she lived alone in the big house after her husband died and left her with no children.

Kate helped me prepare a bath and helped me loosen the lace of my tight dress. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. The dress was pretty tight, and I hadn't even paid attention to it all night since I left the high school dance. I just noticed how much the dress restricted my breathing, and I was thankful to finally have it taken off of me.

Although Kate