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.

you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter

to suppress

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 oblige

seem to forget what pain feels like once the

into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to await

soon as he exited his car and

“Apologies for being late.”

all. You’re just

of them entered

Jason the moment she saw Sophie entering with

know Sophie’s

and saw

were going through

he any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still

uncle, Queenie. Don’t

on more than one of Jason’s

caught sight of Jason as

up

Sophie seated

you a better

“Why?”

against Jason several

was heard by Jason, who was coming over to

have a case against

did not offer a

is right. I am a loser.

case is crystal clear. They will

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

can you call yourself

decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that happens is caused

was in officially in session. Jason returned to

you say

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