Robert wasn’t in his right mind. He felt stupid not to discern that the snakes surrounding him were whole. Robert smiled as he tried not to make them see that he was thinking about what Sophia had been thinking. He was lost for words, and what he couldn’t understand was why Sophia told him everything after Erin got married.

“Sophia…” Robot uttered Sophia’s name with so much disappointment. Sophia gave him the sweetest smile before she gazed at him. Sophia fixed her hair and noticed how Robert's face changed.

“Why are you doing this? I thought you always wanted Erin to be happy. Sophia, you are my daughter, but I...