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Mrs Wilson truly didn’t know who else to call.
Finally, she packed her own overnight bag, took a taxi to the hospital and stayed to care for Sophia.
When Sophia woke up, she found herself in the hospital with Mrs Wilson by her side.
"Miss! You’re finally awake! Are you hungry?"
Mrs Wilson quickly served Sophia some soup.
"Thank you, Mrs Wilson." Sophia was sipped the soup as it cooled slightly.
"Miss, what happened to your brothers?"
"You kept calling for them while unconscious. I called them to come be with you, but neither would."
"And… Miss, are you seeing someone? Lucian told me to call your boyfriend to care for you!"
Sophia accepted Ethan and Lucian’s reaction. It didn’t faze her.
"And how did you get locked in last night?"
"Last night was supposed to be my shift to stay in, but Lily told me to go home. Did she lock the door to trap you?"
The housekeeper voiced her suspicion in the empty room.
"Mrs Wilson, you’ll still be working there. Don’t say things like that again."
Sophia understood the Thompsons’ bias. Mrs Wilson didn’t need to stir the pot.
"Miss… are you planning to leave the Thompsons and go back to your birth family?"
Mrs Wilson looked at Sophia who had grown remarkably composed compared to her former indignation. She sensed her departure.
"Yeah, I’m leaving in a few days. Never return."
"You’re really leaving after over ten years with them?" Mrs Wilson was shocked.
"My presence only reminds them of their guilt towards their real daughter, Mrs Wilson."
"I was too naive to see it before."
"I’ve tried and fought since Lily came. It proves useless."
"So it’s time to go now."
"Please keep this secret, Mrs Wilson. Thank you for caring for me all these years."
She neither wanted interference nor saw their relief at her departure.
"Miss, I watched you grow up. You’re so sweet and kind. They’ll regret this!"
"That Lily only has her resemblance! She’s not a real Thompson! Mr and Mrs Thompson, the young masters… they’re so blind!"
Sophia’s phase of anger was over. She just offered a faint smile to the housekeeper.
After Lily stole her painting and the entire family believed Lily over her, her heart had died towards them.
