**Chapter 14: Complications**

The sun was setting over Tree Hill, casting a warm orange glow over the small town. Sophia was sitting in her room, reading a book and enjoying the quiet evening, when she heard a knock at the door. It was Luke, her father, with a concerned look on his face. "Sophia, we need to talk," he said, sitting down on the bed beside her. Sophia closed her book and looked up at him, feeling a sense of trepidation. "What's wrong, Dad?" Luke hesitated, his eyes searching for the right words. "It's your mother, Sophia. She's been in touch with me, and she's saying she wants to come to Tree Hill to visit." Sophia's heart sank, and she felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. She hadn't seen her mother in years, and the thought of facing her again was daunting. Carissa Willis, Sophia's mother, had been a physically and mentally abusive woman, and Sophia had been lucky to escape her clutches. "Dad, I don't want to see her," Sophia said, trying to keep her voice steady. Luke put a hand on her shoulder. "I know, sweetie, but we can't just ignore her. We need to face her and deal with whatever issues she has." Sophia shook her head, feeling a sense of fear and uncertainty. She had thought she had left her mother's abuse behind her, but now it seemed like it was coming back to haunt her. As they talked, Sophia's mind wandered to Nathan, and how she had been spending more and more time with him. She had been feeling happy and carefree, but now her mother's presence was threatening to ruin everything. Just then, the phone rang, and Luke answered it. Sophia heard him talking to someone, and then he hung up, looking concerned. "What is it, Dad?" Sophia asked, feeling a sense of unease. "It's Nathan," Luke said. "He's on his way over. He said he saw your mother pulling into town and he wanted to check in on you." Sophia's heart swelled with gratitude towards Nathan. She was lucky to have him in her life, and she knew that he would support her through this difficult time. As they waited for Nathan to arrive, Sophia couldn't help but feel a sense of anxiety. She was scared of facing her mother, and she was worried about how Nathan would react. When Nathan arrived, Sophia felt a sense of relief wash over her. He was there for her, and he would help her face whatever challenges lay ahead. As they sat down in the living room, Nathan put a hand on Sophia's knee. "I'm here for you, Sophia," he said, looking into her eyes. "We'll face this together." Sophia smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude and love towards Nathan. She knew that she could count on him, and that together, they could overcome anything. But as they sat there, Sophia couldn't shake the feeling that her mother's arrival was going to cause complications, and that their relationship was about to be put to the test.