4 Hoping for a Fresh Start Kyler always obeyed words without question. That’s even they noticed Sofia entering the room earlier, they didn’t make a move. Since Nathaniel up from had a tiny earpiece in his ear. It allowed men to hear his anytime. These been Nathaniel’s friends over ten years. They revenge Nathaniel’s recent accident. However, Nathaniel had already ordered them not to expose themselves, no matter what they saw in his room, unless them to. and his crew were suspicious of sneaking into Nathaniel’s even though she the woman Mr. brought be their wife. “Sir, if you don’t her, have someone kill her right Kyler suggested. Nathaniel frowned, his darkening. “We live in society governed. We are civilized people!” fell silent, feeling something was off. Their leader had never emphasized being civilized when dealing enemies. Kyler sensed danger and didn’t dare say more. you should rest. Chapter 4 Hoping a Fresh Start Nathaniel said nothing more, just at the ceiling. He wanted to the woman’s intentions, who sent her, and how she was who wanted him dead. Unaware her actions and now her, Sofia to her room and immediately out a stack of white cardboard sheets on the floor to start drawing. From memory, she sketched all the instruments she had seen. This was a but necessary method. couldn’t immediately Nathaniel’s instruments because she hadn’t seen his medical records or the devices well enough. Pressing randomly could hurt Nathaniel. So, not to touch the instruments until she fully understood how they worked. she would make a mini version herself. Tonight, had memorized all the functions the and the blueprints. Tomorrow, she would buy the materials start them herself. Sofia had another talent: could replicate things she had Though she couldn’t invent, she excelled at copying. Unfortunately, to the family, she hadn’t a chance to use this talent. By the time finished it was morning. Sofia folded her drawings put them in her backpack. 11:43 Oct 23 B BB Chapter 4 Hoping a Fresh Start She surgery this morning needed someone to buy the materials for her. So, Sofia left the hospital two hours earlier usual, turned into an alley the and stopped at an ordinary–looking café. café’s owner, a woman in her forties, warmly greeted her. “You’re here! Latte and croissant again?” Sofia nodded and sat at a the kitchen. Casually chatting with the owner, she said, “Malia, please heat the croissant bit more. Malia and quickly brought breakfast. Sofia glanced the to other customers‘ pastries but said nothing. breakfast, Sofia paid and said to Malia, “I’ll use the back door today to buy some things. Usually, Sofia entered and exited through the door, was conveniently close the hospital entrance. when needed to buy something the small supermarket in she ask Malia for permission to use the back door the kitchen. Malia nodded. “Go ahead, no to me every time. told you that. Sofia into kitchen, and took drawings and a detailed list from her bag, stashing them in a cupboard. 11:43 Wed, BB G Chapter 4 a Fresh Start Without went to the bought sugar, and returned to the hospital. Everything went smoothly, without any hitches. After hearing Kyler’s report, Nathaniel grew more suspicious. Hart, Miss Schneider does go to that every surgery. Even though she had breakfast Older Mr. Hart this morning, she still had a croissant. it’s just her way boosting herself,” Kyler explained. Nathaniel’s frown deepened. “Maybe?” gaze turned to spot on the chandelier. voice cold. when did you start making judgments on speculation?” the screen, Kyler could sense his boss’s displeasure. “I apologize, Mr. It was my mistake. Nathaniel ordered, “Keep watching. “Yes,” Kyler replied. Sofia’s surgery was simple and only half hour complete. She wasn’t scheduled to work just filling in for another doctor who had an emergency. After the surgery, Sofia left the hospital. went to a mall, like any other clothes and shoes liked. 11:43 Wed, GG Chapter 4 Hoping for a Tresh Start She spent the afternoon until after four then slipped into a mall restroom to change into her new clothes and shoes, along someone had left there earlier. After she hailed cab back to Hart family. Coincidentally, Older Mr. Hart emerged from and noticed Sofia’s bags. He casually asked, shopping?” Grandfather,” Sofia replied. “Just getting some new hoping for a fresh start. Hart didn’t seem displeased, simply suggesting, “Go spend some with Nathaniel later. I hope you’ll take the to bond him. 11:43 Wed, Oct 23 GBB. Chapter the Chance to of Her