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At least we know why Sophia didn't accept his advances. From start to end, he's selfish. People might try to argue that perhaps he's just lying to make things easier. But a sincere heart wins everything. He might love Sophia but that love is not pure nor unconditional. How can you love a person but not care for the child you've had with her. How can you keep secrets from her, even about the person she held dear most.