Chapter 1827

Rick nodded and stepped out of the car. Once he was gone, Gordon glanced down at Sophie, who had snuggled comfortably and closed her eyes in his arms.

During the drive, Sophie was restless, clinging to Gordon like an octopus. Rick, watching from the driver's seat, couldn't help but suggest, "Sir, maybe I should take care of Ms. Sophie."

"It's alright," Gordon replied, gently covering Sophie with a blanket.

"Brother, I'm not feeling so good," Sophie murmured, her eyes half-closed.

Gordon leaned in, asking softly, "What's the matter?"

"I think I might throw up..."

Gordon started patting her back gently. Rick, glancing in the rearview mirror, was ready to leap into action. He hoped she wouldn't make a mess, especially on Gordon.

Rick's worst fears came true when Sophie vomited on Gordon's suit. Rick's face fell, and he was about to pull over, but Gordon's calm voice cut in, "Keep driving."

"But, sir..."

we're home," Gordon assured him,

settled her into the

suit..."

didn't respond, just watched Sophie's peaceful sleeping face, a faint smile playing on his

his stained jacket and asked Rick

to Sophie's room. Having lived with the Aldridge family for years her room had

the blankets around her. Her cheeks were rosy from the alcohol, and her breathing was deep and steady. Gordon sat on the edge of

belongs to

the door, speaking quietly, "Sir, the international conference is about to

"Alright," Gordon replied.

fever, before getting up to leave. But as he

to see her still asleep,

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