Pursuing Her

Chapter 161

When Sophie heard that, she took the chart from Arius and scanned through it, and her face fell.

“Is it because of Mom and Willow?” Sophie figured those two were the only ones who could upset Josiah.

“Who else could it be? They really went overboard. Do you know what they told Old Mr. Tanner?” Morgan answered for Josiah. He could no longer keep it to himself after seeing how affected Josiah was because of the two women.

“Morgan,” Josiah interrupted. He did not want to burden Sophie with what happened.

“Grandpa, I know exactly why they came. Morgan doesn’t have to tell me anything.” Sophie could read Charmaine and Willow like open books. The shares she had was the thing they were after.

“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I made you a promise and I will see to it that it happens. As for Willow and Mom, you don’t have to worry about them. They can’t do anything to me.”

It pained Arius to see Sophie having to tank such a heavy burden on her own.

“Soph, you should just go to Anglandur with me. There’s nothing for you here.” Arius had an impulse to just take Sophie away with him to a faraway place so he could shelter her from all the harm and threats she faced.

When Josiah heard Arius’ suggestion, he looked up at the young man and fell into deep thoughts.

So he’s back because he wants to bring Sophie to Anglandur?

“Soph, you should just go if that’s what you want. You don’t have to worry about me.” Deep in his heart, Josiah knew Sophie was no ordinary kid. She was talented and she should chase after her dream.

Sophie clenched her fists at his words.

“Grandpa, this is not up for consideration. I will be taking my university entrance exam here.” She wanted to spend more time with Josiah because his days were numbered. As for her future, she still had a long way to go.

“Come over here,” Josiah said lovingly. He knew what was in her mind and he could not help but feel sorry for the child.

and let the old man pat her on her head like an

so it was difficult for Arius to connect that image of her to what he saw

arrived at the door when Arius spoke about taking Sophie away. He did not mean to eavesdrop. It just happened that he overheard the conversation. What is going on? So he’s here to take Sophie

hand away from the door handle and went over to the staircase. He lighted a cigarette and

Arius to

go to

Since she had waited for

Soph to Anglandur?” Josiah figured he should know the details of the

her to be his mentee because he saw the potential in her. I came back this time not just because I had to perform your surgery, but also because I want to take her back with me.” Josiah saw the truth in what Arius said. The university entrance exam should not be just an excuse for Sophie. She was so

That thought excited him.

she is different.

Morgan. Isn’t Sophie amazing? She’s different from everyone else. That’s why I like

to hear

seen him in person before, so it went without saying that Josiah

a genius. I’m sure she will be a star in the future,” Morgan praised

thought of it put tears in Josiah’s eyes. All achievement comes with a price, and so will Sophie’s,

best for her. It will be worth the

Soph to get the best training.”

him at the staircase, engulfed in a cloud of

she asked gently, walking toward him. “Why don’t you just go in and see Grandpa?” Her tone naturally softened when

Tristan quickly

worry about me. I

she said, Tristan still put

your health. I don’t want you to be a second-hand smoker. You should get rid of that

think about was