Sophie only eased up after she accompanied William to his checkup and read the result report. I would’ve felt guilty if Old Mr. Lombard was gravely hurt. After all, it was because of me that Nicholas set up the accident.

Upon detecting her sigh of relief, William grinned. “There’s no need for you to feel guilty, my dear. After all, death comes for us all. If I had passed on due to the accident instead, you still shouldn’t blame yourself.” In the past, I didn’t like her and refused to accept her. But now, I do. In the future, she’ll be part of the Lombard family, so I have to protect her, too.

She lowered her head. “I’m sorry, Old Mr. Lombard. It’s my fault for not—”

“What did I just say? This has nothing to do with you. You shouldn’t let it dominate your attention. Besides, Sarah and I are fine, are we not?”

“Yeah.”

Patting her shoulder, he advised, “Since you and Tristan have decided to stay together, the two of you need to discuss everything you encounter in the future with each other and live a good life.”

“Thanks, Old Mr. Lombard!”

“Tristan loves you. My only request is that you don’t hurt him.” He merely hoped his children would be happy.

After leaving the ward with Sarah, Sophie let slip a sigh of relief.

“All right, you should go and do what you need to with Tristan. I’ll take care of Dad here,” encouraged Sarah. I know both of them are busy. Since everything’s fine now, they should attend to their matters. After all, Christmas is right around the corner, so I’ve no doubt there’ll be plenty of matters in Tanner Group and Lombard Group that require their attention.

for the help, Sarah.”

for me to take care of him. You know, my dad used his body to protect me at a critical moment during the accident! I was very touched by the lengths

Mr. Lombard was willing to do to save her. It’s only logical that she felt moved by his act. “Old Mr. Lombard is such a good father!” remarked Sophie. Even though he used to oppose my relationship with Tristan, I believe it’s only because

could’ve had any woman he wanted. Even though he had three children, there were still plenty of people who wanted to stay by his side because he was just that excellent. However, no matter how distinguished the person who wanted to court him was, he never glanced at them, not even once. Dad really is a loyal man. If not,

Sarah for a while, Sophie went to Tristan, who was waiting

noticing her much more relaxed expression, he knew his father’s words

hand. “Being able to meet you is the greatest

good? If I am, you better hold on to me tight and don’t let go. Otherwise,

I’ll consider

“Sounds good!”

much more affectionately with him,

association with Sophie, he put a scarf around her

you all have been busy lately, but please don’t forget to take care of yourself, okay? Remember to eat lunch during noon.” There were many matters in Lombard Group he needed to handle. Hence, he couldn’t share a meal with

know. You should remember to do the same later, regardless

you should leave now,” he said before he opened the door for

she stepped out of the vehicle and

feel like going to Lombard Group anymore. How about I stay here to keep

she let him go. “I just wanted to hug you for

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