"What are you here for?" Aunt Helga asked. "You squandered your education and ran away from home. You should have a good reason for returning here and looking all meek."
"I… I'm pregnant."
"Oh, and where is the man who impregnated you?" Aunt Helga's eyes were far from sympathetic. "Did he leave you? It seems like you only have us to turn to, so you better be grateful that I will accept you back inside of the house."
Sophie held back herself and nodded slowly. "Thank you so much, Aunt Helga. I am grateful."
"Good." Aunt Helga harrumphed and stood up. "If this is settled then you can go and help with the maids around this house. Even if you are pregnant, it does not mean that you can sit here and do nothing. You must still contribute to the house."
