Chapter 1711

"Rick," Gordon called out suddenly, his voice calm but firm. "You're talking too much." "... Yes, sir."

As Rick headed out, he gave Sophie a playful wink.

Sophie's heart fluttered with warmth. She knew her brother treated her differently.

"Do you really keep a stern face when you're out and about, big brother? What does that even look like? I want to see it!" Sophie teased, trying to catch a glimpse of anything other than Gordon's usual composed look. But Gordon's face remained as steady as ever. "He's just exaggerating. Don't believe him."

"Oh... I thought I was special. Turns out I'm just like everyone else," Sophie pouted playfully.

She quickly sneaked a glance in Gordon's direction, hoping to spot any change in his expression.

Gordon had already caught on to Sophie's little act. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he said, "You've been going on about wanting to visit the new amusement park downtown. Still up for it?"

The mention of the amusement park lit up Sophie's face. "Didn't you say you were too busy to take me? Has Mr. Aldridge finally eased up so you can take me out?"

Gordon said. "I managed to carve out

three in the afternoon is

evening. It's the best time I could manage,"

Aldridge family, he had a mountain of responsibilities, particularly since their father had started slacking off. Juggling the family's affairs left him with little time for leisure, making any outing feel like a rare

even for an hour, makes me happy," Sophie said with a bright

Rick

chirped, leaping up like a giddy child and bouncing out of

Gordon's face slipped back to its usual

while later, Rick

tray of

in

Seeing only Gordoet

Ms. Sophie?"

flatly. "Get ready for

"Sir,

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