Pausing for a moment, Derek Clark continued, "I apologize, Miss Cecilia Branford. Please forgive us for not coming downstairs to greet you instantly. We saw Thomas Shannon arrive with his men, so we immediately formulated an escape plan to ensure we could get you away safely."
Sophie smiled. "There's no need to apologize. You all did very well."
Although a little time was lost, it didn't affect the outcome.
As the car drove on, Sophie Sullivan couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?"
"Back to Country F."
Back to Country F? Sophie Sullivan was entirely unprepared for this. Hearing so suddenly that they were returning to Country F, she was stunned. Will I really return? Will I return to my homeland? Sophie Sullivan was unsure, and she hesitated.
