Chapter 7

Walking out of the courthouse, Sophie felt a lightness she hadn't experienced in ages.

The very air seemed to carry the sweet scent of freedom.

Sophie thought, 'Let go, and everything becomes easy.'

That evening, when Jeremiah came home from work, even he couldn't help but notice Sophie's unusually good mood.

He smiled and moved in for a hug. "Did something good happen to you today?"

Sophie just smiled and said, "You'll find out in a week."

Jeremiah raised an eyebrow and grinned. "Funny you should say that. I've got some good news of my own to share."

"Is that…