But Sapphire Hamilton was no longer the quiet, elegant wife who had chosen patience for the sake of peace.
She stepped forward, blocking his path, her voice filled with fury that had been simmering for years. "No, Damon. Not this time. She will not leave this room until I understand what you have forced her into."
But Mr Hamilton ignored her, taking Sofia out of the room.
Mrs Hamilton didn't stop, she followed them. Mostly because Sofia has said something that piqued her interest and her husband's reaction showed her he was hiding something. She blocked his path just as they reached the stairs.
"You think I didn't hear what she said?" Her voice rang. "Seventeen years old, Damon—and you still choose silence? What the hell are you hiding from me?"
