Having just recovered from her illness, with the New Year just over, Sophia seemed like a completely different person. It was as if the kidnapping and the heartbreak had never happened. She was unusually lively and cheerful, with a smile constantly on her face when around her family, just like the old Sophia.
The bakery hadn't officially opened yet, and Roger wanted to give her more time to rest. Her two brothers had planned for her to travel abroad to clear her mind, but she refused. She no longer stayed at home like a wounded animal licking its wounds. Instead, she went out every day, shopping and partying, drinking and dancing. However, she always kept her limits and never got drunk. She'd return home, tipsy, around 10 p.m., cheerfully saying goodnight to the family before heading to her room to sleep.