Chapter 286
Nicholas Shows Up After Ysabelle left, it was also time for Sophie to leave. Nonetheless, Tristan did not feel like letting her leave. “Let’s rest here for the afternoon. I’ll send you back after that. I’m truly exhausted.” He reasoned to himself that it was for their safety as it would be dangerous to drive while tired. “Mr. Tristan—” What’s gotten into him? Haven’t we been together the past few days?
in which he suggested they sleep together still made her feel embarrassed. “Is that okay?” he asked again. Gosh! This is too much! When someone like him acts all cute, it’s impossible to refuse him! “Oh, all right.” She could not help thinking that after Tristan appeared in her life, she had forgotten all about her principles. He led Sophie into his bedroom, then
I know what he means when he suddenly says something like that? “It’s about Nicholas. Did you know he’s missing?” “No, I didn’t.” As she spoke, she fiddled with the flowers in her hand. “I told you already, didn’t I? His affairs have nothing to do with me.” Arius felt as though he was about to go stark raving mad after hearing that. “Sophie Tanner, do you honestly think it has nothing to do with you? I heard through the grapevine that he came back to look for you, so it’s highly likely that he’s in Jipsdale at this very moment. Got it? Whatever it is, just stay home this Christmas, and don’t go running around.” If she ends up getting dragged back there by Nicholas, she’s doomed. “D*mn it! He’s crazy.
possibly do to me? Sophie continued arranging the flowers, unfazed by the news. However, she did not expect to cross paths with Nicholas so soon, not knowing that he had headed straight to the Tanner residence to look for her. Josiah gazed at the young man in front of him with a look of intense scrutiny in his eyes. It’s the first time someone has come to the house
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