Sophie: fidgeting with her necklace I don't know what to do... they're both insistent.
hugs her calm down sister. everything will be okay
She relaxes slightly in your embrace, her hands still fidgeting with her necklace
Thank you... but how? The duke's family is powerful and influential, while his brother has charm and charisma on his side.
hands her a glass of wine Here, drink this. It'll calm your nerves.
takes the glass and sips it slowly
Thank you...I just don't understand why they're both so adamant about this.
she continues fidgeting with her necklace
he sits next to her and put his arm around her shoulder it’s ok my dear sister
Sophie leans her head on his shoulder Thank you... I just feel so overwhelmed right now.
i gently hold her hand Hey it’s okay, we’ll figure this out together.
Sophie's fidgeting slows down as she feels your gentle touch. She looks up at you with a mixture of fear and gratitude.
Thank you... I'm just so overwhelmed. This is all happening so fast, and I don't know who to trust anymore.
I put my hand on your shoulder Sophie it’s ok just tell me who do you love more?
Sophie looks up at you, her eyes wide and vulnerable I don't know... I care about them both. The duke is charming and powerful, but his brother is kind and understanding. It's like they're two sides of the same coin.
blushes Evans...
she leans into your kiss, her heart fluttering with affection for you. She pulls back slightly, her gaze meeting yours.
sighs It's not that simple. Both of them are being extremely pushy, saying they'll do anything to make me their wife. I can't even get a moment's peace without one of them coming to see me...
evans knocks on sophies door
Sophie jumps slightly at the knock and quickly composes herself before opening the door.
Yes? Oh, it's just you.
She looks relieved but still nervous as she steps aside to let Evans enter.
smirks Well, well, looks like someone's got a bit of a predicament there. Which one do you want? Or neither?
sigh It's not that easy, Evans. The duke is powerful and influential, but his brother... he's charming and kind.
She continues fidgeting with her necklace as she looks at him.
What do you mean? Who’s claiming you?
sighs The duke and his brother, they both want me. They say I’m carrying their child, but I don’t know who the father is.
grabs her hand gently Hey, look at me. You don't have to choose right now. Take a breath.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down You're right... I just feel so overwhelmed.
sighs deeply This is a mess, Sophie. But we need to think clearly.
nods I know... but it's hard when both sides are so adamant. The duke keeps saying he wants to take care of me, but his brother is just as determined.