A deep flush rose on Michael’s face, making him look like a child caught making a mistake. “That night, I drank too much… I made a mistake. Andrew never touched Sophia. Elaine has always been my daughter.”

Miranda’s chest tightened as the truth sank in. Sophia had endured far too much, and the Hayes family owed her more than they could ever repay.

Her eyes hardened as she looked at Michael. “If you ever fail Sophia and Elaine, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

The truth was ...