Next One Is a Babe

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With a helpless expression, Isabelle stared at her grandfather’s figure until he disappeared from the stairs.

After the phone call ended, John called his subordinate to instruct him to investigate the incident at the hospital. He also asked him what happened after the transaction.

The subordinate replied that when the transaction took place, the people working for the shadow bank were caught red-handed. However, those people were sly as they didn’t bring the goods with them. As for how the goods would be traded, the subordinate hadn’t found any lead yet.

John’s interest was piqued when he heard this. Now I’m curious how they’re going to make the transaction happen.

Upon hanging up the call, he drove to the warehouse, which used to be desolate in the past. Now, the place was crammed with people. The number of people confined in this place was enough to occupy a few tables to play poker. If Logan and Matilda found out about it, they would be elated, John thought.

When Sophia awakened from her sleep, she no longer felt fearful. Touching her shoulder, she recalled how the woman was jabbed in the same place. How did they even come up with this kind of ruthless move? They’re really relentless. Sitting on the bed, she waited for a bit and went downstairs.

Matilda had arrived with a basket of fruits, which were said to be beneficial for a pregnant lady, but she hadn’t had any idea what happened to Sophia. Seeing her, she immediately went to the kitchen to wash the fruits for her.

In a dazed state, Sophia took a seat and picked up an apple, but after taking two bites, she put it back down.

Matilda hadn’t noticed Sophia’s unusual behavior and mentioned that she came across Jennifer on her way here. Unlike her attitude in the past, Jennifer was treating Matilda in a more hospitable manner now. She even asked her when John and Sophia would remarry.

At the mention of this, Matilda guffawed and said, “I guess Jennifer is concerned about you.”

Leaning against the couch, Sophia grunted. “Sometimes I feel that Lady Jennifer is more concerned about me than she cares about her son.”

Heaving a sigh, Old Mrs. Constance said, “After John and you remarry, Jennifer will stop worrying about it.”

No matter how I try to change the topic, it will always be about John and my relationship, Sophia thought. Recalling how swiftly John managed to protect her from the person who was trying to harm her, Sophia felt that he did provide a sense of safety for her.

If she missed John again, she didn’t think she would ever encounter a man as compatible. After letting out a breath, she replied, “I’ll think about it.”

Matilda pursed her lips and asked, “How are you even hesitating if John is the person you’re remarrying? Don’t you know there are many women out there eager to marry him?”