Chapter 8 For the next three days, Sophia lived in hell. She knew Emily only kept her around to torment her better. Under the scorching sun, Emily made her run between dozens of dessert shops. At jewelry stores, Emily forced her to hold heavy display cases for hours until her arms trembled uncontrollably. The worst came when Emily "accidentally" spilled hot coffee on her unhealed back, soaking the bandages with fresh blood... Sophia endured it all silently. Just a little longer, and she'd be free. Then came the bridal boutique. "My legs are so sore from all this trying on," Emily complained, suddenly pointing at Sophia. "You-come massage them." As Sophia approached, Emily kicked her to the floor and stomped on her hand- "Ah!" The pain shot straight to her core. Emily's stiletto heel ground over each knuckle, making Sophia's vision blur with sweat-drenched agony. Emily smiled sweetly. "Does it hurt? I feel satisfying." Just as Sophia neared unconsciousness, the shop door swung open. "Emily." Alexander stood at the entrance, having witnessed everything. Emily paled and flung herself into his arms. "Alexander! Don't misunderstand-she put thumbtacks in my shoes! I just lost my temper-" "No need." Alexander cut her off, his gaze icy as it swept over Sophia's bleeding hand. "She's just a maid. You'll be mistress of the Lee family. Handle her as you wish." 0.0 % 10:53 He kissed Emily's forehead. "Only your feelings matter." Emily beamed. "Wait here-I'll model the gown for you~" Moments after she entered the fitting room, Sophia struggled to rise when- BANG! A crash echoed nearby. "Emergency!" screamed a clerk. "Miss Emily fell down the stairs!" Alexander's face drained of color. He dashed over, carrying Emily's bloodied form out. He didn't even glance at Sophia as he passed. Watching his retreating figure, Sophia remembered the past- Once, he'd tenderly bandaged her finger over a papercut. Now, her hands were mangled ruins beneath stilettos, and he looked through her. Her heart felt torn open, but too numb to ache. Her phone rang. Using blood-smeared fingers, she answered shakily. "Ms Lee, your emigration documents are ready for pickup." Tears welled in her eyes. Finally... freedom is coming. 42.6% 10:53 "Who is it?" Alexander demanded coldly. The assistant lowered his head: "It's... Sophia!" Sophia had just finished packing, ready to leave the Lee family. But before she could step through the main gate, bodyguards suddenly rushed in and grabbed her shoulders These were Alexander's personal guards? Why would he send them to detain her? Her heart leaped to her throat- Could it be... he remembered everything? 87.1 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!