Sophia was raising hell inside the barred cell. She was shouting and kicking at the metal door, causing quite a stir.
The officer, who had led Thaddeus and his family there, was frowning. "Ever since we put her in there, she hasn't stopped. She's been hurling abuse at my colleagues non-stop."
Thaddeus's face was clouded over, and his expression was darker than ever.
Bertha apologized to the officer, feeling extremely embarrassed and guilty for causing them this much trouble.
The officer didn't say anything. He just gestured for them to go ahead and see Sophia.
Sophia was in the midst of another frenzy and was frantically kicking at the cell door, but once she saw her father's figure, her eyes lit up instantly. "Dad! You're finally here! Hurry! Get them to let me out; it's cold and damp in here. It’s no place for a human being!"
Thaddeus felt a wave of disappointment and helplessness when he realized that his daughter felt no remorse. "Sophia, do you know what you've done? Do you think you can just walk away from this?"
Sophia put on a pitiful face. "Dad, I know you can find a way to get me out! Hurry up! Let's talk about everything else after I'm out!"
Thaddeus frowned deeply, and his voice became grim. "You're not getting out, Sophia. Prepare to face your punishment in there."
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