Marcus knew exactly what Sophia was asking about. Without looking up, he said in a deep voice, "Some things can't be resolved just because I choose not to care about them. But I accept everything." His attitude was very clear. If he could accept that she had another man's child, he could accept what happened between her and that man. Even though it hurt and made him bitter inside, he could endure it.

Sophia felt relieved. "I'm glad she's with you," she said. As long, that is, as ...