Noah's knees were stuck, he couldn't move. “Why?” his lips quivered uncontrollably. “Noah, can we talk about this later, we have guests to attend to. And please, get off the floor someone might mis-read the situation.”“What is there to mis-read Sophia. I'm asking, no begging you, to marry me.”Noah's breathe was shaky, he felt like the whole world was falling upon his shoulders. All of a sudden the entire estate felt too small. Noah's eyes pleaded for an explanation, his voice cracking with emotion. "Why, Sophia? What did I do wrong? Was it something I said or did?"Sophia's expression changed from sadness to anger, she couldn't hold back her words. "You really don't know, do you? Are you blind Noah? Or did you forget how you threw divorce papers in my face barely a week after your father died, while we were all in mourning, at least some of us were, the ones who actually loved Mr. Milton. You manipulated me at any chance you go. Let's not talk about how you got me into this hoax

“If he leaves I'm going too.”“Okay. But don't come into the main house. I need you far away from my line of sight.”Sophia rubbed his arm. He looked down at her, disappointed clearly visible in his eye.“Let's go upstairs,” she said still rubbing his arm gently. Noah said nothing and just followed. “Why did you do that? In front of all those people?”“I--I. You won't understand for now but just trust me. I know you hate his guts--”“I do, I really do. My mum's still rilled up from breakfast and I don't know how to tell her that the bastard will be staying another night.” He pouted. Sophia narrowed her eyes at him. “You said to trust you, so I will. Blindly in fact, lead me where you want. I won't complain Sophia, but I can't stand the thought of that guy being around you.”Sophia smiled, “Do it make you, Jealous?”“Yes,” Noah said, lips quivering as anger started to surge through him. “What should I do about it?” Sophia's eyes locked onto Noah's. Her gaze was intense. She could s

A somber atmosphere filled the room as friends and family gathered to pay their respects to Kira. In the absence of her own family, who for obvious reasons couldn't show up for thier own daughters wake. Many messages had been sent across to them but they didn't reply any. The Milton family had taken it upon themselves to organize the wake. Sophia couldn't refuse, she pushed the agenda herself. Everyone shared stories of Kira's life. Even people who hated her. Her workers and housekeeper, no one could speak I'll of her. Everyone just wanted the event to be over and done with so they could have their own private celebration at a bar or something. Their eyes were filled with compassion as they approached Jack. Jack's eyes were red-rimmed, his face was pale. He struggled to come to terms with the loss of his mother. Addison and Aiden didn't leave his side for a second. Even if he used to bully them before, he was in pain. They couldn't bare to see him that wat. The twins enveloped him

As they set sail, they felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. The yacht glided smoothly through the water, leaving a trail of foamy waves behind. Everyone settled into their comfortable cabins, while Randall and Tammy took seats on the deck, sipping champagne and enjoying the ocean breeze. Tanya chatted with the captain, discussing the itinerary and the various stops they would make along the way. She used to go sailing and fishing often when her father was alive. She watched as the waves crash against the hull.Sophia and Noah settled into comfortable seats on the deck, sipping cold drinks and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.Randall and Tammy took turns trying their hand at steering the boat. As they moved along the coast, the kids spotted dolphins playing in the waves. The kids squealed with delight.After a while, the boat stopped, the captain found a tranquil spot. “The ocean here is particularly inviting, with clear, turquoise waters that seem to call out for a swim,