Chapter 25 Give Me A Wide Berth
“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.
Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.
Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.
“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.
“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”
Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.
“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.
Tristan did not know what else to do.
With a sudden movement, he reached forward and took her hands.
Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.
He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.
As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.
Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.
The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.
“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”
Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.
“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”
“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.
that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I
failed to suppress a
silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on
hurt Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to
forget what pain feels like once the injury
at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom,
Sophie as soon as he
“Apologies for being late.”
You’re
three of them
turned to Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with
you know Sophie’s
up and saw Jeffrey by
that were going through
he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled
Don’t worry. We’re winning this suit
one of
sight of
up against
seated herself, not sounding very
you a
“Why?”
against Jason several times before and
was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at that
to stay down when you have
did not offer
loser. Losers have
Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They will
all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn
yourself a lawyer?”
not your place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused by you
that the court was in
did you say
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