Pursuing Her

Sophie watched through the rearview mirror as Willow continued running behind the car, showing no sign of giving up. The latter only stopped chasing after the car after she tripped and fell.

“What an idiot,” Sophie muttered.

Did she really expect to catch up to a vehicle with four wheels just by running? Is she really my older sister? How can one possess such a low IQ?

“Ignore her. She's of no importance, so don't let her affect your mood,” said Tristan.

People like Willow only think about what they want. They don't care about others at all. She must've come looking for Sophie because of something to do with Clayton. There's no need to pity people like that.

“Don't worry. I'm not bothered by her in the slightest.”

The car pulled up in the underground parking lot. After getting out of the vehicle, Tristan opened the car door for Sophie, and they headed upstairs together.

Sophie was already exhausted by the time they returned to Wisteria Apartments. However, Willow kept calling her phone, so she blocked Willow's number.

Only then did she have some peace and quiet.

“Oh, by the way, which university did you apply to?” Tristan asked. They had been so caught up with other things that he had not gotten the chance to ask her.

“The University of Medicine.”

Although her answer was unexpected, it made sense.

Moreover, Arius did mention that she was truly gifted.

Nonetheless, Tristan could not stop his heart from aching at the thought of Sophie becoming a doctor. After all, it was a taxing career.

“What's the matter? You look as though you have something to say about that.”

“Oh, it's nothing. I'll always support you, no matter what you choose to do. It's just that I feel being a doctor will take a lot out of you,” he replied.

Sometimes, one surgery alone could take a few hours, and the mere thought of Sophie standing there for several hours was already starting to worry him.

She leaned against him and said, “After my grandfather fell ill previously and there was nothing I could do, I thought that being a doctor would be quite a good thing. At least I wouldn't be so powerless in the face of death.”

In truth, that idea had always been in her thoughts. However, she had never made up her mind about it.

Now, she had genuinely considered it carefully.

“Hmm, that's a good point,” Tristan remarked.

Neither of them ever imagined that Tristan would one day be the one lying on the operation table and that the person performing the surgery would be Sophie.

“So, you're not unhappy about that, right?” She could now read his emotions better.

“Why would I be unhappy? I'm glad you can do the things you like, future Dr. Tanner!”

Sophie grinned.

“Oh, I won't be going to Anglandur either, so you won't have to shift your focus there.”

Tristan knew she had made that decision because of him.

He cradled her face and planted a kiss on her lips. “Oh, Sophie! Thank you!”

“I don't want your thanks, Tristan. It was a voluntary decision, so you don't have to feel bad about it.”

“Oh, no. I don't feel bad about it at all. I couldn't be happier that you chose to stay because of me. However, just know that should you need to go to Anglandur, I can go with you.”

Sophie's heart softened when she saw how much he cared for her.

This guy really knows how to make my heart melt.

“Who says I must go to Anglandur? Even if I don't go abroad, I can still become the best doctor in the world!” she declared, brimming with confidence.

Besides, Chanaea has been making great strides on the medical front!

“But didn't you promise Arius you'd make a trip to Anglandur?” Tristan asked. That matter had gnawed at him for a long time, and he had never forgotten it.

Sophie nodded.

“You're right. I promised him that, and I do need to make a trip there. Dr. Smith saved my life, so I must make good on my promise to him.”

Although she had decided not to join the International Medical Association, she still had to go there and personally tell Barney her decision.

“When are you planning on leaving? I'll go with you.”

“Even if I go, it'll only be for two to three days. You have plenty to do here, so there's no need to accompany me,” she replied, knowing how busy he had been lately.

Tristan had a collaboration with a multinational corporation on hand, and everyone was watching him like a hawk. Hence, he could not afford to leave the country at such a crucial time.

Even so, he said, “What am I busy with? I'm only working to earn money. I have a whole lifetime ahead of me to do that. What matters the most to me now is you.”

It's only for two to three days, after all. It won't affect much. After what happened during that last trip to Anglandur, how can I let her go by herself?

“Don't tell me you're reluctant to part with me? Or is it because you're afraid I won't return?”

What Sophie meant was that perhaps he was worried she would not return because she would surely fall in love with that place after getting a taste of the International Medical Association.

“Both,” Tristan answered frankly without attempting to deny it. After all, that was the truth.

Then, he added, “However, if you truly wish to go there, I won't stop you. Nothing can come between us anyway.”

Sophie stared at him wordlessly.