Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

Chapter 268 Something’s Wrong

Michael Sanders immediately sensed that something was amiss and said, “Hold on, hold on,

young

man has a slender face. How can you make such remarks in front of us elders?”

He glanced at Sophia and then gently suggested, “Sophia, why don’t you two go chat in the garden? Regardless of what transpires, you’re still friends after all.”

Gao’s parents looked at Sophia, who nodded and stood up, “Alright.”

Michael Sanders turned to Christopher Sanders, who appeared stiff, “Apologize to Sophia. You’re usually so articulate, why are you stumbling in front of Sophia? Oh, you truly concern

me.”

Gao’s father chuckled, “We jumped to conclusions. The perspective of a young person differs from us older folks.”

Gao’s mother’s expression softened and her tone became gentle, Then go. Sophia, take Christopher for a stroll.”

By this point, Christopher Sanders had composed himself and courteously nodded towards Gao’s parents, “Thank you Uncle and Ms. May for your understanding. I will clarify things with Sophia.”

Whether he was referring to Fanny Kins or Sophia, no one present was certain.

However, matters of the heart cannot be coerced.

If Christopher Sanders truly does not have feelings for Sophia and is unwilling to continue, then there is nothing that can be done.

Sanders playfully cautioned Christopher Sanders, “Christopher, as a guest, you

Sanders nodded, “Understood, Dad.”

settled in a pavilion entwined with vines. She initiated, “Do you still have feelings

acted less coy than domestic girls, more direct and

and sighed. She was truly a different

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deny that he still cared for Fanny Kins. However, he couldn’t divulge his

turmoil to anyone,

long history together. It’s hard for me

share many years of memories.

her at all.”

a hint of

feel

not only found his words genuine, but also nodded in agreement, “You are quite

that a

game.

spring breeze. “You are the girl I truly want to understand, so I must reveal

aback. “What

heart raced

you mean?”

curious how a seemingly ambiguous statement could

at her intensely, brimming with affection. “Miss Sophia, I sincerely apologize for my thoughtlessness last time. I hope you can forgive me, and I also hope we can have more opportunities to get to know each other in

tinged with

the sincere, gentle, and handsome boy before her, fedling a twinge of emotion.

respond, she had already nodded, a hint of delight lingering. “Alright, I forgive you, but let’s not repeat this.”

apology was successful, and Michael Sanders was very pleased with

had anticipated that things would unfold as he had envisioned, but Michael Sanders did not anticipate

Sanders believed her case had been resolved, only to have it unexpectedly

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Something’s Wrong

being old news, the situation was

juggling Sophia and looking after Fanny

events unfolded, Christopher Sanders lost his patience.

involvement with Sophia had initially been for Fanny Kins, but if he couldn’t protect her. he wouldn’t

him, promising that this time, they

been enjoying a period of peace, and her relationship with Jonathan Lawson was improving. While lacking in romance, they were both

feeling of contentment brought them

a gentle side at the company, surprising the employees who wondered

shattered by a phone call

tone, she demanded to

eyes silently, bluntly responding, “Who

are?”