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.

indifferent eyes seemed to watch the scene unfold like an intriguing

often talks to you about Adam and me. Truly, there’s nothing between us, and I’ve asked Lily not to say anything that might cause misunderstandings.

utterly innocent. “I didn’t think you’d

couldn’t help but admire Sophie’s acting skills. Too bad she was

that the entire world

to the point. Sophie, clearly stung, looked up at her with a pale

Jones? Is he really the best you

someone observing a joke, her words dripping with disdain and contempt for Adam,

just an old pair of worn-out shoes, worth showing off in front of me for you? If you like them so much, go ahead and pick

Elly to speak of Adam in such a way. Shocked, she

well from Lily Jones just how much Adam despised

person, Sophie imagined

frantically stammered out

way! I just didn’t want you

lower lip, not stinting

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