Chapter 745

It looked like Sophie couldn’t avoid spending some alone time with Jonah.

Before long, Jonah had stepped into the hospital room. “Ms. Sophie, Mr. Odie asked me to take you home,” he said curtly.

“Got it,” Sophie replied.

She threw back the covers and struggled to get out of bed. Jonah just stood there, not offering to help, and watched as she hobbled out of the room.

He followed her, matching her slow pace exactly. He was like a cold, unfeeling machine, just there to complete a task.

“Ouch!” Sophie gasped in pain. A nurse, noticing her struggle, quickly came over to support Sophie. She turned to Jonah and scolded him, “How can you just watch your wife in pain and not help her?”

Jonah frowned, clearly annoyed.

not my husband, just

you should be offering some support,”

he was about to pull away, the nurse continued, “This patient is injured. She needs support while walking, or her wound might

stay steady,” Sophie said, leaning all her weight

rock–solid, not even flinching under her weight. Spurred by the nurse’s words, he reluctantly supported her into the elevator. Downstairs,

rearview mirror, Sophie could only see Jonah’s eyes, cold as ice,

still hadn’t reached

family’s place, does it?” Sophie

for a few days, Sophie had a good sense of the routes around the Minton family’s area. It

showed no intention of stopping, and Sophie, trying

she asked, her voice more forceful.

and they found themselves on a secluded road, surrounded by empty lots and a man–made lake under development. Jonah got out of the car and pulled

keep her voice steady, but she knew there was no one around. Even if there were, they were likely employees of Minton International. If Jonah wanted

was cold and menacing. “Tell me why you’re sticking so close to

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