169 “Jealous, Mr. Stone?”

In the morning, Sophia felt a strong reluctance to leave the comfort of their bed. She was nestled against Alexander, finding solace in his embrace, unwilling to part from him.

As her phone emitted a new message notification, Sophia reached for it with a begrudging scowl, not wanting to disturb their moment of intimacy.

“Stay here,” Alexander murmured, pulling her back into his arms. ” Whatever it is can wait.”

“What if they’ve kidnapped someone again?” Sophia joked, a playful smirk gracing her lips.

ga “I don’t like how this is becoming a routine for us,” Alexander grumbled sleepily.

Sophia chuckled as she extricated herself from his embrace and glanced at her phone. Benjamin’s message flashed on the screen.

“I’m thinking of visiting our childhood homes. Do you want to come with me?” the message read.

Sophia read it aloud, noting Alexander’s furrowed brow.

“No,” he responded curtly.

Sophia countered, turning to face

We’re spending the

laughed and shook her

uncover the secrets my grandfather has been hiding. I haven’t pieced the puzzle together

then I’ll

haven’t seen each other in ages, and you

been entirely focused on his duties lately, and Sophia was right about him needing to be present at the office. However, the thought of her traveling with Benjamin made

you really be going

teased, a playful glint

like the idea of you being away from

friend,” Sophia protested. “He would

“Because I know what I would do with

what’s that?” Sophia countered,

the challenge. He pulled her back into bed, looming over her as he pinned her

you exactly what I

passionate kiss, igniting a fire between them that consumed all other thoughts and

*

thrilled about her traveling with him yet, he had stopped protesting. Deep down, he understood the importance of Sophia uncovering her

they made their way through the terminal.

feel like there’s so much to explore

we definitely need to grab some of those ice creams we used to devour

think it’s

or I’ll be devastated,”

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