Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 163 A Hug

are? You’re just a dog guarding his door. Do you think you’re that good?”“Ha! A guard dog is better than someone like you,” the bodyguard mocked. As she was being rude, he gave her a push that sent her toppling.“The Lombard family can afford to take someone’s life,” the bodyguard warned when Constance tried to enter the ward.There were a few medical staff watching the debacle at the side. Constance was usually rude to them, so none of them came to help her up.“Did you send her away?” Peace was finally restored in the ward, so Josiah was pleased to see Tristan and Sophie together.“Yes. Old Mr. Tanner, you won’t mind what I did, right?” Tristan asked. He did that so Josiah could have some peace before the surgery tomorrow.“Of course not. I’m satisfied with your arrangements,” Josiah replied cheerfully. “You should head out on a date. I need to take a nap.”Tristan is a good boy. He’s the perfect partner for Sophie.Sophie was speechless. Why did he ask us to go on a date that calmly?“We shall leave now, Old Mr. Tanner.” Tristan took Sophie’s hand and dragged her out of the ward.Sophie said nothing and allowed him to take her out.“Mr. Tristan, where will we go on a date?” Sophie joked. She was obviously in a jovial mood.“As long as I’m with you, it doesn’t matter where we go.” Sophie was joking, but Tristan was serious. Everything that concerned Sophie was his top priority.As his gaze was too serious, Sophie didn’t know how to respond.Right then, she noticed it was snowing outside.After she left for Horington, she hadn’t seen any snow for five years.Tristan realized she was staring at the snow and led her out.Outside the hospital, Sophie flashed a grin at the sight of the falling snow.It had been ages since she last seen a snowy scene.Stretching her hand out, she watched as a snowflake landed on her palm and melted.It was snowing heavily. A while later, her head and shoulders were full of snowflakes.Tristan helped her put on the hood on her head.Looking up, Sophie met his adoring gaze that threatened to drown her.“Is it cold?” Tristan asked.“Not really.” Sophie rubbed her hands. She had the urge to build a snowman, but the snow wasn’t thick enough.“I’m cold,” Tristan told her. Before she could react, he hugged her.Opening his coat, he pulled her into his embrace.That was the first time someone had ever hugged Sophie. Her cheeks burned, and she couldn’t stop her heart from racing.The snow kept falling, and the scenery was gorgeous, but Sophie was no longer enjoying the scenery. She only had eyes for Tristan.“Let’s head in. My feet are freezing.” No matter how pretty the snow was, one would freeze after standing in the cold for too long.“Mm.” They both turned to leave. Sophie wanted to walk alone, but Tristan refused to let go of her hand. He gripped her hand tightly.“Mr. Tristan, let me walk alone.”“The road is too slippery, and I’m afraid I’ll fall. Thanks for supporting me,” Tristan lied through his teeth calmly.Sophie rolled her eyes in exasperation. Forget it. He can say whatever