Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 136 Irresistible Passion

away within seconds.“Quite important.” I wouldn’t have been here if it was not for Arius—the man I met when I first came to Horington five years ago.Hearing her stating so, Tristan felt as though his heart was instantly torn apart, and the pain was unbearable.Sophie felt a little down when she noticed the disappointed look on his face.What’s going on?“Mr. Tristan, I’ll definitely treat you to a big meal one day. Just the two of us.” Can he stop staring at me like that?He pressed a kiss to her forehead.Do I really care about getting a free meal? What has got into her head to arrive at this conclusion?At first, Sophie wanted to call Josiah as soon as she arrived home. Now that Tristan was present, she could not make the phone call anymore.I guess I’ll have to go pick Grandpa up personally from the Tanner residence tomorrow.That night, Tristan stayed at Wisteria Apartments for quite a while. Although he knew her bedtime, he refused to leave.“Mr. Tristan, I’m getting sleepy.”“Go to bed, then.” Still, he did not seem like he was getting ready to go home.“Do you have something to say to me, Mr. Tristan?” Sophie sighed. This is so not him.“Nope! It’s late, you should go and get some rest.” Tristan walked her to the bedroom and said, “Get a hot shower, then sleep. “Sophie stood behind the door. She could sense that he was going through emotional turmoil. However, she had no idea how to coax him or make him feel better.“What’s the matter?” Tristan asked tenderly.Sophie shook her head.In the end, she decided to shut the door.Whatever. If he can’t think things through, no one else can help him with it.Tristan went back to the living room, took a bottle of wine, and poured himself a glass.He was well aware that he should leave, but