Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 149 Protecting What She Wants To Protect

self-esteem. You’re scared that you’d fall for my beauty, and that’s why you’re so picky with my clothes.”Sophie did not know how to reply to that. He’s so full of himself. I might as well let him wallow in his self-delusion.Arius then asked Sophie to take a seat on the couch before he filled a glass of warm water for her.“Here’s the thing. The medical association is about to have a medical summit in a few days, so I have to rush back to attend it. Therefore, I will have to perform your grandpa’s surgery before I go back. Is that fine with you?” Arius said without beating around the bush, knowing that Sophie was a busy young woman.“Hm,” she hummed as she tapped the desk languidly.Arius then sat down beside her and held her hand.“You’d be at ease to hear that I’ll be the primary attending surgeon for the surgery, right?” Arius knew how important Josiah was to Sophie, and that was why he had spent a long time preparing for the surgery to the best of his ability. He was trying hard to minimize all the risks involved.“It’s not that I’m worried about your skills.” After all, the one she was talking to was Arius Gullifer. How could she possibly not have trust in his skills as a surgeon? However, it was surgery at the end of the day, and surgery always came with risks.“Trust me, Sophie. If I was able to pull you away from the hands of the grim reaper four years ago, I’d be able to save the one that matters the most to you four years later too.”Sophie could only incline her head in response.“All