Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 490

Sophia sensed his intense presence and instinctively placed her hand on his shoulder, stopping his advance. The sudden confession thickened the already stifling atmosphere in the cramped spare

Oliver clasped her fingers against his chest and softly repeated, “You’ve been on my mind.”

A buzzing sensation erupted in Sophia’s mind, leaving her momentarily speechless. Instinctively, she stepped back, wanting to maintain a respectful distance–not out of aversion but out of consideration for Amanda.

She knew Amanda harbored feelings for Oliver long before she did. In her mind, Oliver belonged to Amanda

Even if she had feelings for him and he was unaware, Sophia knew better than to get too close to Oliver.

Reflecting on her recent theatrical display with Jason, she regretted the unnecessary entanglement.

Her lack of foresight had been a mistake she vowed not to repeat.

“Oliver, can’t we just be friends! Isn’t it true that all relationships eventually settle into affection with time? What’s the rush?” Sophia’s rejection was evident, and Oliver realized he had been too hasty.

Yes, they had only reunited, confessing his feelings so suddenly was improper.

“It’s fine. Time is abundant ahead, and I am confident that I can warm her heart and win her over.”

Returning

g to his seat, he smiled gently. “Alright, I’ll follow your lead. Let’s start as friends.”

breathed a sigh of relief. Even without Amanda in the picture,

to

involved with another man from the Wilson family again. It was too painful and too bitter.

go to Classa Garden?” Oliver cautiously

the date on her wrist, on December 22nd. Sophia recalled her promise to Sweety about spending Christmas in Eindio with Tommy. She couldn’t go

from her pocket, she dialed Lynn’s number. When the call connected, she asked calmly. “Where’s Tommy now!”

voice crackled through the receiver with urgency as soon as she finished speaking. “You had four deuces in your hand? Why didn’t you blow it

darkened immediately at the words.

him to

insisting that Jason had provided

eyes, suppressing the

wild and

way of coaxing him with small

to reveal Sweety to please that

him to stay in Cester City; he was a ticking time bomb.

*Both of

Lynn

of you had better return to Preston Hospital within half an hour,

didn’t dare argue

acknowledged and promptly hung up.

temples wearily, her head