Chapter 684 - If we are close by, we can take care of each other (1/2)

~ New York, Sophia's and Felix's apartment ~

Sophia, Felix, Sarah and Aiden are having dinner in the dining room.

”How come we didn't go out to eat? When I heard you are coming, I picked few good places… and now you insisted to order delivery?”, Sophia complained to Sarah and Aiden.

”We have things to talk about, and we don't want anyone to overhear.”, Sarah explained.

”That serious?”, Sophia's face fell.

Sarah nodded in confirmation. ”We have two topics. One requires you to analyze things and help us figure out the best way to act. The other one is not a pleasant topic. Which one you want first?”

Sophia sighed and kept her fork down. ”Since you mentioned there is something unpleasant, let's deal with that first.”

”We spoke with Darla… or the person you know as Katherine…” Sarah told Sophia and Felix what Darla told them.

Sarah finished summarizing their interaction with Darla, and added: ”We also have everything recorded if you want to listen.”

Sophia didn't respond to the comment about the recording. It was obvious that she is uncomfortable. ”So, it's him… again. Why would he meddle with that?”

Sarah glanced at Aiden before speaking. ”We spoke about it and have few theories… The most probable one is that our maternal family didn't approve of that relationship. Considering what we know about those families who follow old traditions, they probably will not approve of anyone they didn't select in advance. For that incident six years ago, you were the target and Mark was just the one in the way.”

Sophia wanted to speak, but Sarah stopped her: ”Let me finish… You know that mom always watched after us from the shadows even if we were not aware of that. We believe that you are married to Felix now because mom discovered your relationship before our maternal family, and she protected you. Six years ago, you didn't tell anyone about Mark, so mom didn't know… and they made sure the relationship fails before it became serious.”

There were few minutes of silence. Felix and Sophia held hands while thinking about the information that Sarah dumped on them.

Sophia had to admit that theory sounds valid. ”Based on all this… and knowing that they are still watching us… we are in danger. Our relationships… and my baby…?” She placed her hand over her slightly bulging belly.

”You need to increase your security and vigilance.” Aiden advised Sophia and Felix. ”Don't let anyone unknown come close to you. Pay special attention to all medical staff which you are interacting with. With pregnancy, you have scheduled checkups for months in advance, and they might take advantage of that. Also, keep in mind that they are not limited only to physical attacks. As you experienced six years ago, they have other ways to get to you as well, and we have no idea how far they are ready to go with their schemes. We suggest that you go back to Seattle as soon as possible and limit your movements to the area where Eve can protect you.”

Sophia and Felix agreed.

”Does Anna know?”, Sophia asked.