Chapter 6

Alexander didn't just make Emily serve Sophie. He even kept her out of their bedroom.

Sophie leaned against Alexander, acting all sweet and humble. "Alexander, I shouldn't have moved into your bedroom. I'll just stay downstairs. Don't be mad at Emmy over this."

Alexander's voice turned cold. "You don't need to move. I'll make Emily move downstairs."

Emily's eyes darkened with bitter scorn, but she didn't say another word. She just dragged her still-not-fully-recovered body to the guest room on the first floor.

Overwhelmed by disappointment and exhaustion, she quickly lay down on the bed and fell into a deep…