Chapter 40: 040. Broken Shoes I Used to Wear Chapter 40: 040. Broken Shoes I Used to Wear Editor: Henyee Translations Her gaze inadvertently shifted upward, and to her surprise, she caught sight of that striking figure not far behind Elly Campbell, swiftly approaching their direction. The cool, indifferent aura around him pushed back the admiring glances of onlookers, making them hesitate to approach.

Sophie Baker quickly concealed her smile, putting on an expression of pitiable innocence as she looked up.

“Sister, if you’re angry with me because of Adam. I can explain,”

Adam Jones had been troubled by Elly Campbell’s words all morning.

There was no real reason for him to stay at the hospital where Lily Jones was admitted, but he stubbornly remained, unable to clear his mind.

He couldn’t shake the thought that he absolutely couldn’t let Elly go—he needed to find her and make things right. But just before he reached her office, he overheard Sophie’s voice.

Hearing his name mentioned, he instinctively looked in that direction.

As Elly Campbell stood there, an impatient look on her face while Sophie blocked her way, the contrast between their demeanors was striking. Sophie’s pitiable appearance only highlighted Elly’s relaxed, dismissive attitude, which, despite its calmness, couldn’t hide her underlying arrogance.

scene unfold like an intriguing

know Lily often talks to you about Adam and me. Truly, there’s nothing between us, and I’ve asked Lily

her lower lip, looking utterly innocent. “I didn’t think you’d

but inside she couldn’t help but admire Sophie’s acting skills. Too bad she was neither James Campbell nor Adam Jones—such petty tricks had no effect on

to realize that the

straight to the point. Sophie, clearly stung, looked up at her

Is he really the best you

her words

me for you? If you like

Elly to speak of Adam in such

all too well from Lily Jones just

belittle him in person, Sophie

she paled and frantically stammered out an explanation

I didn’t mean it that way! I just

lip, not stinting

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