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.”

tension banging between them dissipated, and Sophia quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Even without Amanda in the picture, she and

meant to be.

the Wilson family again. It

How about we go to

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

her pocket, she dialed Lynn’s number. When

voice crackled through the receiver with urgency as soon as she finished speaking. “You had four deuces

expression darkened immediately at the

took him to the

“He escorted me there, insisting that Jason had provided him with a VIP card for the

suppressing the anger simmering

was wild

him with small favors, manipulating

be long before he had to reveal

in Cester City; he

*Both of

Lynn

an

didn’t dare argue

acknowledged and

wearily, her head