Chapter 21 - Leo Was The One Who Saw It
Leo had been going through physical therapy when Sofia visited him.
He noticed immediately that something was wrong.
“You're thinking too much.”
Sofia smiled.
“How do you know?”
“You tap your fingers when you're worried.”
She looked down.
She was doing exactly that.
Leo laughed.
“See?”
Sofia sat beside him.
“I have six months to prove I belong in the family trust.”
Leo frowned.
“You already belong.”
“Legally, it's complicated.”
He shook his head.
“You're making it complicated.”
Sofia smiled.
“You sound like Elena.”
“That's because she's right.”
He looked at her.
“Do you remember when you were a server?”
“Of course.”
“You didn't know any of this.”
“No.”
“You protected Grandma anyway.”
Sofia looked at him.
Leo continued.
“You didn't know you were family.”
He smiled.
“You acted like family before you knew you were family.”
Sofia's eyes filled with tears.
That was the answer.
She didn't need to prove she had inherited the right blood.
She needed to prove she could carry the responsibility.
She hugged Leo.
“You're smarter than you look.”
He laughed.
“Don't tell anyone.”
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For the first time in weeks, Sofia felt lighter.
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