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With that conversation, finally, everything was settled. Even though Nicholas badly wished Sophie would stay, he couldn't. He lost the right to influence her decision when he left. So, he could only stand on the sideline and support her in any way he could.

He left Sophie with a heavy heart. Raising three babies and two young sons. Sophie had so much to take.

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Sophie was very active. She worked together with Max and her builder and designer to prepare her tavern. She badly wanted to finish everything before one month was over so she could immediately settle down with her children in their new home.

Nicholas, his mother, and the children suspected that she worked so hard because she wanted to numb her feelings from pain after everything that happened. They all felt sorry for her but knew there was nothing they could do but be there for her.