Chapter 0033 Carolines POV : Questions swirled in my mind as the nervousness in my veins mounted . What if it was indeed William who had hurt my father ? What could I even do in that case ? No matter the outcome , I knew I needed answers or I would never rest . My immediate instinct was to call William as soon as possible , but each call was spitefully ignored . As a CEO , he could have been busy with vital work , but the lack of answers infuriated me . Waiting wasnt an option while my father lay broken in the hospital . I needed answers , but I was going to have to get them in person . With a fire in my heart , I drove down to the villa we once shared to find him , and I wasnt going to leave until I received an explanation . I pounded on the door , expecting to see William or at least the housekeeper on the other end . Instead , I was met with the flawless features of Sophia . Since when had she moved in ? She had been absent the last few times I was taken to the villa . Did she even know that her boyfriends ex wife had been staying in his home ? Held aloft in her other arm was her beautiful baby boy , George , who slept soundly in his mothers hold . A scornful look was firmly etched on Sophias flawless features . My own expression wasnt too dissimilar , as just the sight of her made me sick . Why are you here ? she asked , her tone biting . I need to see William , I replied , trying to keep my voice level , but that wasnt easy when speaking to my husbands mistress of all people . I have some things I want to ask him . Where is he ? Hes working late today . You could have just talked to him over the phone , you know , she pointed out , her free hand on her hip . He wasnt answering , I bit back . Besides , this is an emergency . After heavy scrutiny , she allowed me into Williams home with a tired sigh . If you have an emergency , you can talk to me , she said , as though she was already Mrs. Anderson and the lady of the household . I turned my head in contempt , refusing to play into her superiority complex . I have nothing to say to you . Ill just wait for William . Sophia scoffed , promptly sitting down on the sofa and turning her attention to little George , who was starting to stir from his restful slumber . Im sorry , my baby boy , she cooed . She must be bothering you . Dont worry , daddy will be home soon . We are an actual family , after all . Her words were obviously meant to provoke me , but they still made me grimace . This woman knew that I had lost my baby around the time she had hers , and yet she still endeavored to 1/2 425 BONUS Chapter 0033 taunt me . These were the words of a heartless woman . Needing a distraction from Sophias cruel taunting , I allowed my eyes to explore the luxurious villa I once called home . The room sang with familiarity , and yet it felt like I was in a strangers home . So many grand changes had been made since Id last been there . Many were nearly imperceivable , like some of my favorite knickknacks going missing , while others were unmistakable . To my devastation , the paintings I had made for our home were gone . I had an unwavering passion for art , and William had adored whatever I made . He had told me that he would keep my precious paintings forever , and yet now they had been replaced by whatever tacky artwork Sophia now put up . It was just another one of his many lies . Could I even believe a single word that came from his mouth ? Rage filled me as I took in all the things that had been callously thrown out . So many precious memories had been made , and now they were just treated like they meant nothing at all . What truly made my blood boil , however , was when I looked outside and saw that my garden of tulips was completely ruined . The flowers were crushed and savagely torn apart with the petals strewn everywhere . I couldnt believe it that was where Id buried my puppy ! do ? I turned to Sophia , frozen in shock , only to see her donning a smug smirk. What did you I demanded , rage bubbling in my chest . Even though William had divorced me , hed sworn to save the garden . Now his mistress had desecrated the only remaining memory of my puppy . The malicious smirk that lifted Sophias lips only grew . Youre not a part of his life anymore , she said simply . It only makes sense to destroy everything associated with you . My heart was twisted with anger . This is unforgivable . He promised he wouldnt get rid of the garden . Sophias laugh was cold and wicked . Oh yeah ? And what do you think William is going to do about it ? Do you think hell blame me , or will he just hate you more ? My mouth was clamped shut , for I already knew the answer .