Sophia was raising hell inside the barred cell. She was shouting and kicking at the metal door, causing quite a stir.
The officer, who had led Thaddeus and his family there, was frowning. âEver since we put her in there, she hasnât stopped. Sheâs been hurling abuse at my colleagues non-stop.â
Thaddeusâs face was clouded over, and his expression was darker than ever.
Bertha apologized to the officer, feeling extremely embarrassed and guilty for causing them this much trouble.
The officer didnât say anything. He just gestured for them to go ahead and see Sophia.
Sophia was in the midst of another frenzy and was frantically kicking at the cell door, but once she saw her fatherâs figure, her eyes lit up instantly. âDad! Youâre finally here! Hurry! Get them to let me out; itâs cold and damp in here. Itâs no place for a human being!â
Thaddeus felt a wave of disappointment and helplessness when he realized that his daughter felt no remorse. âSophia, do you know what youâve done? Do you think you can just walk away from this?â
Sophia put on a pitiful face. âDad, I know you can find a way to get me out! Hurry up! Letâs talk about everything else after Iâm out!â
Thaddeus frowned deeply, and his voice became grim. âYouâre not getting out, Sophia. Prepare to face your punishment in there.âBooks Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
Sophia was taken aback. âWhat do you mean? Dad, are you saying youâre not going to help me?
Youâre my father; how can you abandon me?!â
Thaddeus felt a mix of anger and helplessness as he looked at her. âEven as your father, I canât cover up your mistakes time and again. Youâre not a child anymore. Itâs time you paid for your actions.â
Realizing that her father wasnât just trying to scare her but was seriously considering abandoning her, Sophiaâs anger flared. She glared at her father through clenched teeth. âYou⦠Youâre betraying me too!
You old bastard! Youâre betraying me?! Itâs all because of them, right?! It must be that wretched Bertha stirring things up! Youâre abandoning me for her and her daughter, arenât you?!â
She pointed accusingly at Bertha and Lea, who were standing nearby. If it werenât for the bars separating them, she would have lunged at them and strangled them on the spot.
Thaddeusâ disappointment turned into anger. He was aggravated by Sophiaâs refusal to take responsibility for her actions and her attempt to blame others. âEnough! This has nothing to do with Bertha or Lea! You made a mistake, and now you must face the consequences! What youâre going through now is your own doing! How could you even think of throwing acid at someone?!â
âHa! Thatâs rich coming from you, Dad! Over the years, what have I done without your help? If anyone deserves retribution, itâs you! Hahaha!â Sophia had completely lost it. She spoke without any restraint.
She only cared about venting her own frustration Thaddeus was taken aback. âYouâ¦â
Sophiaâs manic laughter filled the room. âWhat?! Like father, like daughter, right? Iâve learned from the best, Dad! Hahaha! Youâre the one who taught me never to be at a disadvantage in front of anyone!
Youâre the one who told me that youâd get me anything I wanted! Youâre the one who said it!
Why are you going back on your word now?! Why are you not helping me when I say I want Theo?!
Huh?! I just want Theo! I just want him! Is that too much to ask?! Canât you even fulfill this tiny wish of mine?! Were all those promises you made just hot air?!â