Chapter sixty oneMarcus kissed her forehead looked and held her hand.“For the first time in fifteen years, you can see. You have your whole life ahead of you now.”Jenny slowly nodded before turning toward the window. Sunlight streamed through the glass, filling the room with a warm glow. She stared at it in wonder.“Is that sunlight?”Marcus smiled. “Yes.”Jenny's eyes filled with tears again. “It's beautiful.”Marcus looked at his sister. After everything they had endured, seeing her experience something as simple as sunlight brought an indescribable warmth to his heart.Her eyes fixed on the sunlight pouring through the glass. For fifteen years, she had lived in darkness, and now even the simplest things looked miraculous. She stared at the golden light for several seconds before turning back to Marcus.“Brother... is that how the sky looks too?”Marcus's heart tightened. He knew exactly what she was asking. Jenny had heard people describe the sky, the clouds, the stars, and the s

Chapter Sixty-ThreeGetting to the house after leaving the hospital, Jenny remained unusually quiet in the back seat. Marcus sat beside her while Sophia and Camellia followed behind in another car. When they finally arrived, the vehicle stopped in front of the massive villa, and Marcus stepped out first before walking around to open the door for Jenny.“Careful,” he said, extending his hand.Jenny took his hand and slowly stepped out. The moment she raised her head, she froze, her eyes widening as she stared at the enormous building standing in front of her. For several seconds, she didn't say anything. Marcus watched her carefully as she slowly turned her head from one side to the other, taking in every detail she could see—the large entrance, the beautiful garden surrounding the villa, the tall windows reflecting the sunlight, and the wide staircase leading toward the main entrance.Everything was completely new to her. She had spent her entire life in darkness, and even after wakin

Chapter Sixty-FiveWithin hours, the story about Sophia and Marcus had exploded across the city. The photographs were everywhere—Sophia entering Marcus's villa, Sophia leaving the property, and Sophia standing beside Marcus. The headline accompanying the pictures made the situation even worse:“Billionaire Female CEO Uses Corporate Wealth to Keep Ex-Convict Lover.”The story spread across blogs, social media platforms, entertainment pages, and business forums. People began questioning Sophia from every direction. Who was Marcus Richmond? Why was the CEO of the Wilson Group visiting his private villa every day? Why had Sophia given him and his sister a fifty-million-dollar property? And most importantly, was the Wilson Group's money being used to support him?The rumors grew with every passing minute, and by midday, the Wilson Group's stock had already begun falling. Within another hour, the decline became even sharper, sending panic through the executive floors of the company's headqu

Chapter Sixty-Seven“What?”“She admitted it!”“Did you hear that?”“She’s really dating him!”The reporters erupted the moment Sophia's answer left her lips. Lily's eyes widened in shock, but Sophia remained completely calm. She stood behind the security personnel, her expression unchanged as dozens of cameras continued flashing around her.Another reporter pushed his microphone forward. “Are you supporting Marcus Richmond with Wilson Group money? Why did you give him a fifty-million-dollar property?”Sophia looked at him calmly. “That is my personal decision.”“But you're the CEO of Wilson Group!” the reporter pressed.“And?”The reporter froze for a moment, clearly not expecting such a simple response. Sophia's eyes swept across the crowd before she continued, “My position in Wilson Group has nothing to do with who I choose to associate with privately.”Another reporter immediately pushed forward. “Are you willing to risk your position for Marcus Richmond?”Sophia paused. She looke

Chapter Sixty-Nine“Yes.”Her answer was simple, and there was no hesitation.The grandmother watched her carefully before nodding.“Then nobody in this family will stand in your way.”Sophia's eyes softened. “Thank you, Grandmother.”The grandmother reached over and gently held her hand. “You are my granddaughter. As long as what you choose is what you truly want, I will stand behind you.”Sophia leaned closer and rested her head against her grandmother's shoulder. For a few seconds, neither of them said anything. Sophia simply enjoyed the warmth of the moment. She had spent so long wondering whether her grandmother would accept her decision that hearing those words directly from her felt like a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders.“I honestly thought you were going to annul the marriage arrangement,” Sophia finally admitted with a small laugh.The matriarch raised an eyebrow. “Why would I do that?”Sophia lifted her head and looked at her. “You've always been very strict