Chapter 2 298 Vouchers Chapter 2 Sophie's thin lips trembled slightly, before she could speak, Alexander was already furious. He slammed the milk in his hand onto the ground, glass shards flying everywhere, the milky liquid splashing near her feet, icy cold. "I thought you had improved, but here's your next move." His voice was cold as ice, his eyes filled with a hint of disgust and anger, "I'm telling you, I won't like little girls, es- pecially not one I raised from childhood. I'm not a monster, even if you stand naked in front of me, I won't look at you." After saying that, he turned and strode away, his back as cold and hard as an iceberg. Sophie stood in place, fingers tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, fingertips turning white. Her throat felt blocked, unable to make any sound. Soon, suggestive sounds started coming from the next room. "Alexander, be gentle... Sophie is in the next door." Alexander didn't respond, only the sounds of kissing grew louder. Then came Olivia's moans, each one higher than the last. The creaking of the bed also grew more intense with each sound. Sophie knew Alexander was deliberately warning her, making her understand her place. She was indeed in pain, but this pain didn't come from liking him. Long ago in those hellish three years, her liking for him had completely vanished. When he sent her to Reformatory, Alexander once said, "Sophie, remember, I will never like you.' Three years later, she had learned the rules and dared not like him anymore. Her pain came from hearing those sounds every night during those three years. Some from other people. Some from herself. They haunted her like a nightmare; she could never escape them. She began kneeling on the floor, facing the direction of Reformatory, kowtowing over and over. 0.0 % 12:37 Chapter 2 288 ¡Vouchers Bang bang bang, the sound of her forehead hitting the ground was dull and piercing. "Sophie doesn't like Alexander anymore, Sophie doesn't like Alexander anymore, Sophie will never like Alexander again..." She muttered like crazy. Her voice was hoarse and numb, as if only this could free her from those painful memories. The next morning, Sophie sat at the dining table, staring down at her breakfast and mechanically eating it. Alexander and Olivia came down from upstairs. Olivia's neck was covered in kiss marks, and her smile was bright and glaring. Sophie didn't look sideways, as if none of this concerned her. After finishing breakfast, she stood up to leave, but Alexander called her back. "Stop, what happened to your forehead?" Sophie stopped, and said numbly, "I bumped it by accident." After saying that, she turned to leave. She had made up her mind to endure the remaining eight days in her room, then leave for good. Alexander's voice suddenly rose, "What kind of bump could cause that? Are you thinking of ways to..." Before he finished, Olivia interrupted him, "Alexander, don't be so harsh on the little girl." She smiled at Sophie, "Sophie, today Alexander and I are going to choose a wedding venue, come with us." Sophie was about to refuse, but Alexander said sharply, "I just told you yesterday to get along with Olivia. Have you forgotten everything?" Sophie lowered her head, and said quietly: "Alright." After reviewing several venues, Olivia finally decided to hold the wedding on a cruise ship. Halfway through, Alexander stepped inside the cabin to take a business call. Olivia and Sophie stood on the deck as the sea breeze carried a hint of saltiness. Neither of them said a word the whole time. Just as Sophie began retreating from the uncomfortable proximity, Olivia called out: "Sophie, I've always wondered-what kind of shameless person would fall for her own uncle?" Sophie froze instantly. Her fingers gripped the railing tight. Noticing her shock, Olivia chuckled: "How did I know? 40.6 % 12:37 Chapter 2 288 Vouchers Rumors swirled about Alexander spoiling a girl so much before suddenly sent her to Reformatory. Curiosity led me to uncover your... peculiar attachment to the man who raised you." Sophie turned pale. Her lips trembled a little. "I-" Before she could finish, Olivia turned with icy precision: "Sophie, I've loved Alexander for years. Now that he's agreed to marry me, I won't tolerate any disruptions. Especially not a 'homewrecker' lingering in our marriage. Under- stand?" Sophie closed her eyes, and said with trembling voice: "I understand, Olivia. I'll leave." 12:37 87.1 %