Anything For Her

When Sophie heard that, she took the chart from Arius and scanned through it, and her face fell.

“Is it because of Mom and Willow?” Sophie figured those two were the only ones who could upset Josiah.

“Who else could it be? They really went overboard. Do you know what they told Old Mr. Tanner?” Morgan answered for Josiah. He could no longer keep it to himself after seeing how affected Josiah was because of the two women.

“Morgan,” Josiah interrupted. He did not want to burden Sophie with what happened.

“Grandpa, I know exactly why they came. Morgan doesn’t have to tell me anything.” Sophie could read Charmaine and Willow like open books. The shares she had was the thing they were after.

“Don’t worry, Grandpa. I made you a promise and I will see to it that it happens. As for Willow and Mom, you don’t have to worry about them. They can’t do anything to me.”

It pained Arius to see Sophie having to tank such a heavy burden on her own.

“Soph, you should just go to Anglandur with me. There’s nothing for you here.” Arius had an impulse to just take Sophie away with him to a faraway place so he could shelter her from all the harm and threats she faced.

When Josiah heard Arius’ suggestion, he looked up at the young man and fell into deep thoughts.

So he’s back because he wants to bring Sophie to Anglandur?

“Soph, you should just go if that’s what you want. You don’t have to worry about me.” Deep in his heart, Josiah knew Sophie was no ordinary kid. She was talented and she should chase after her dream.

Sophie clenched her fists at his words.

“Grandpa, this is not up for consideration. I will be taking my university entrance exam here.” She wanted to spend more time with Josiah because his days were numbered. As for her future, she still had a long way to go.

“Come over here,” Josiah said lovingly. He knew what was in her mind and he could not help but feel sorry for the child.

Sophie walked over and let the old man pat her on her head like an obedient child.

her was new to Arius. She was the luminary in Horington, so it was difficult for Arius to connect that image of her

Arius spoke about taking Sophie away. He did not mean to eavesdrop. It just happened that he overheard the conversation. What is going on? So he’s here to take Sophie

his hand away from the door handle and went over to the staircase. He lighted a cigarette

Arius

she go to

visit Josiah. Since she had waited for some

when are you taking Soph to Anglandur?” Josiah figured he should know the

four years ago at Anglandur and has since wanted her to be his mentee because he saw the potential in her. I came back this time not just because I had to perform your surgery, but also because I want to take her back with me.” Josiah saw the truth in what Arius said. The university entrance exam should not be just an excuse for Sophie. She was so gifted she would ace the exam. In fact, Josiah believed she could apply straight to any prestigious university in

That thought excited him.

is different. She’s a

Isn’t Sophie amazing? She’s different from everyone else. That’s why

surprised to hear what

had actually seen him in person before, so it went without saying that Josiah and Morgan were astonished when they found out that a legendary figure like that man would

she will be a star in the future,”

of it put tears in Josiah’s eyes. All achievement comes with a price,

just want the best for her. It will

worry about me. I just want Soph to get the

Sophie was looking for Tristan when she saw him at the

asked gently, walking toward him. “Why don’t you just go in and see Grandpa?” Her tone

her voice, Tristan quickly

me. I smoke

she said, Tristan still put out the

to be a second-hand smoker. You should get rid

could think about was

Although she had said that she did not mind, she still felt touched when she knew Tristan was

smoke,” Tristan said dismissively. He put

like that.” When Tristan realized Sophie wanted Josiah to have a good impression

for a while more