Chapter 2458

Jason was beyond restless, the moonlight casting a radiant glow on the girl's silhouette, her curves softly illuminated, stirring a restless energy within him.

Yet, all he could do was exchange silent stares with Nick, who was tucked snugly between them.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly until Jason finally whispered, "Sophia, after we get married, let's get another dog."

It could fill the void left by Nick's passing and grow up alongside our kids.

Sophia, ever so carefree, was already on the verge of sleep and probably didn't catch what he said, mumbling a sleepy "Hmm" in response.

Her voice was so heavy with sleep, it was clear she was utterly exhausted.

Jason didn't want to disturb her further, knowing these past few days hadn't been easy on her, and let her sleep peacefully.

He knew her better than she knew herself. Despite her bold and carefree demeanor, she cared deeply for those close to her but struggled to express it, preferring to keep things to herself.

Gazing at her profile under the moonlight, he gently touched her hair spread across the pillow, feeling a warm tenderness wash over him.

The next day

Jason get up, his movements towards the bathroom, the sounds of him dressing. Then, faintly, a door knocking and

muffled sounds comforted her, lulling her

she could hear her parents stirring, their voices and footsteps in the hallway, the distant sound of

state, waiting for her father to come wake her, to playfully resist getting up, basking in

feelings were long gone with childhood,

Jason's presence close behind her, his

dodged slightly, burying her face into the pillow, muffling out, "Don't kiss me, I

did, and I don't mind!" he retorted, pulling her close to shower her eyes, nose,

sunlight bathed them in warmth as they embraced

put on a new shirt, which Sophia promptly wrinkled

paused and looked at him with doe eyes, "I'm and

craving

always too bitter for my

her nose, "Got it all ready. Let's get up

I'm with you,

his voice deep and

evaluation, relationship status pending!" Sophia declared with mock

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