Chapter 1 3 8


    “I apologize for the intrusion tonight. I’ll have a good talk with Sophie.”


    James’ gaze remained fixed on Sophie, trying to read her emotions from her face, but since he had


    entered, Sophie hadn’t looked at him


    Even once.


    “Sophie…”


    Perry wanted to say something, but Sophie cut him off. “Uncle Perry, I should be going.”


    Perry took a deep breath and said, “Drive safely.”


    Sophie nodded, then left the Russell family’s house with James.


    “You drive your car, and I’ll drive mine.”


    After saying this, Sophie tumed and walked towards the garage. James caught her hand, and his brow


    furrowed. “Are you still angry?”


    Sophie didn’t respond.


    James said in a low voice. “It’s my fault this time. I lost control of my emotions.”


    “James, that’s not the point, Sophie withdrew her hand. “Let’s talk at home,”


    Sophie turned and entered the garage. James watched her back, somewhat dazed.


    The two cars drove one behind the other on the road. Knowing Sophie was upset, James didn’t drive


    fast but silently followed behind


    her, keeping a safe distance.


    The streets were empty at night, adding to the feeling of solitude. Sophie yed some calming music


    and pondered how to discuss the divorce with James once she got home.


    When she approached the first traffic light, which was red, Sophie prepared to brake, but pressing the


    pedal had no effect.


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    This car… James, following behind, nced at the traffic light and frowned. He dialed Sophie’s phone


    and said, “Sophie, do you realize you just


    ran a red light? Driving like this could lead to an ident!”


    By this time. Sophie had pressed the brake several times and knew there was a problem with the car’s


    brakes. She tried to calm herself


    and said, “James, there’s something wrong with my car.”


    “What did you say?”


    “The brakes are failing!”


    Sophie’s face turned pale. She hadn’t been driving fast, but there was a speed bump ahead. If the car


    kept going, it would surely crash!


    James, hearing this, changed his tone, “Don’t panic. Drive towards the less popted countryside! Try


    to avoid sharp tums.”


    Sophie managed to calm herself and quickly changed her route at the uing traffic light.


    James surveyed the surroundings and spoke firmly into the phone, “Maintain your speed, and brace


    yourself.”


    Sophie was startled. “What are you going to do?”


    James hung up the phone, pressed the elerator to the floor, and soon caught up with Sophie’s car.


    Sophie rolled down her window and shouted to James, who was now alongside her, “James! What are


    you doing? Stop!”


    James ignored her, pressed the elerator onest time, and swiftly turned, positioning his car in front


    of Sophie’s.


    Sophie had no time to react when she heard a loud ‘bang, followed by a violent collision.


    The car stopped, and Sophie felt a severe ringing in her ears. She was thrust against the airbag, and


    shards of ss from the window


    s c a t t e r e d, cutting her skin. She ached all over, unsure where she had hit.


    She was barely conscious and opened her eyes only to see a cloud of white smoke obscuring her


    vision.


    “James…”