Chapter 100

Sophie’s pov : “Brandon, if you have anything to say, please say it quickly,” I urged, my tone soft but firm. I didn’t want Ava to misunderstand our conversation. She and Brandon were engaged, after all, and the last thing I wanted was for her to think there was something improper going on. Brandon’s expression softened as he looked at me. “Sophie... I don’t mean any harm. It’s just that, the first time I saw you, I couldn’t help but notice how much you resemble my sister.” His words left me stunned. “Really?” How strange—I’d always thought I resembled Rey, but to hear this now? “My sister disappeared when she was five,” he continued, his voice heavy with sorrow. “That was fifteen years ago. Since then, my family has turned the world upside down searching for her, but we’ve never found even the smallest trace of her. She was the treasure of our family, Sophie, and when she vanished...” He paused, his voice cracking. “I couldn’t protect her. I was supposed to look after her, but I faile