Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 165 Extraordinary Talent

to take part in the surgery.”Arius said she was talented. If she were to participate in his surgery but failed to succeed, it might affect her future. He didn’t want that to happen.”“Grandpa!” Sophie shot him a disapproving look. “I promised to stay with you!”No matter what, I’ll keep him company throughout the surgery.Josiah let out a sigh.“Soph, don’t you know you’ll get hurt easily with your personality? I’m delighted to learn that you’re talented in medicine, but I want you to be happy, all right?”“I know. Don’t worry, for I’ll be happy,” Sophie promised despite not knowing what happiness was.If that was what Josiah wanted, she would fulfill his wish.“I know you’re capable, and you’ve done everything you promised me you would. On the other hand, I promised to protect you when you were young but ended up breaking my promise.” He wasn’t there when Sophie needed him the most, and he would never forget that.Seeing how worried he was, Sophie reached out to stroke his furrowed brows.“Grandpa, you didn’t break your promise. The incident that happened five years ago wasn’t that bad. If it hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I’m quite satisfied with myself. Stop blaming yourself, all right?”She knew Josiah had been blaming himself for his absence for not being there for her, so she wanted him to know that she was doing great.“Soph. Oh, my dear Soph. You’re so kind,” Josiah lamented. She never wanted anything, but the others in the family don’t understand her at all. Soph never wanted the Tanner family’s wealth!“Don’t say that, Grandpa,” Sophie implored. She didn’t want to see him acting as though he wouldn’t survive the surgery.Josiah squeezed her hand.“I’m really useless, huh?” he remarked softly. Despite being in his old age, he was still a coward.No one in the Tanner family was Sophie’s match.Sophie shook her head.“Grandpa, everyone is afraid of dying.” She had been on the verge of death previously and could understand his feelings.Her eyes seemed as though they could see