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 will put Sophie behind bars no

failed to

Scared silly?” Queenie did not like the smile on her nemesis’

Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by

seem to forget what pain feels like once the injury

in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await their

saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car and

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re

of them entered

Jason the moment she saw Sophie

Sophie’s lawyer, Uncle

and saw

hands that were going

anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still filled

Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re

was the opposing counsel on more than one

caught sight of Jason

up

seated herself,

you a better

“Why?”

gone up against Jason several times before and have never

by Jason, who was coming over to greet them at

down when you have a case against me? It wouldn’t help

and did not offer

is right. I am a loser. Losers have no right to

Jeff. The case is crystal clear. They

not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as

yourself a lawyer?”

you’re in there that

was in officially in session.

did you say to them, Uncle

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