Sophie did not want to leave. She knew very well what would be waiting for her once she went back to the Gainsford's home.
However, she was pulled by Denise and could not break free. She could only leave.
On their way going back to the Gainsford's home, Sophie could not help but cry. She said, "Mom, why did we have to go? We should beg Jacob and Howard. I'm sure they will help us."
Denise was already upset. Now that Sophie kept crying, she was even more irritated. "Stop crying!"
Being scolded by Denise out of the blue frightened Sophie. She said, "Mom, even you are being so mean to me?"
She cried even more sadly.
Denise was helpless, but she still held Sophie in her arms. "I'm not being mean to you. I just think that we should think of something right now instead of crying. That won't help.
"Do you think Jacob and Howard will help us once we continue to beg them? You are so naïve.