167 “And You’re Still A Thorn in My Ass.”

Alexander took a few steps towards Sophia and shook his head in denial.

“I’m not leaving until we get this straight,” he stated. “I love you, Sophia, and I do not budge at the first difficulty.”

Sophia’s jaw tightened as she met his gaze, her resolve unyielding. “You may not leave, but I refused to talk to you. I needed peace right then,” she declared, her voice laced with frustration.

With a heavy sigh, Sophia headed for the kitchen, putting some distance between them. She could feel Alexander’s eyes on her, but she refused to look back. Pouring herself a glass of wine, she tried to calm her nerves, the bitterness of the situation lingering in the air.

Sophia looked over her shoulder and was glad Alexander wasn’t following her. He was sitting on her couch, angrily digging through his phone. Sophia retreated to her office, the familiar surroundings offering a temporary refuge from the turmoil of her emotions.

work, hours passed by unnoticed, the only indication of time’s passage being the soft

she decided to call it a night, but as she made her way to the bedroom, she

seeing him there. She grabbed a blanket and pillow, gently covering him before retreating to her bedroom. Before

much you say otherwise,

care, but that I was terribly angry with you,” she replied softly.

room, Sophia tossed and turned, the events of the day weighing heavily on her mind. She contemplated inviting Alexander to join her, to seek comfort in his

The tension from the previous day

here,” Sophia

eat, love,” Alexander retorted, his voice laced with frustration as he took a seat

flicker of amusement breaking through the tension. “Should I be worried that you’ve poisoned my food? ”

hint of a playful spark in his

Despite their attempts at levity, the

glances at Alexander, observing the way his brow furrowed with concentration as he ate. Despite her anger, she couldn’t deny the familiar warmth that his presence brought, a reminder of

going to eat?” Alexander’s

and amusement dancing in her eyes. “Sorry, didn’t mean to ruin your

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