John got off work at the usual time without staying back for overtime.

 

He then took Sophia and left the company right away.

When they got in the car, she was buckling her seatbelt when she smiled and said, “I remember you used to stay back after hours almost every day. Why don’t you do that anymore?”

He hesitated before speaking. “I had to work on a big collaboration project before, but it’s over now.”

“Oh.” She nodded.

With pursed lips, he started the car and drove away.

In fact, he did not always stay back after hours purely just for work.

He also did it for selfish reasons. Perhaps he was actually reluctant to see her.

 

Whilst in the car, Sophia took off her shoes and sat cross-legged in the seat while humming a song.

He turned his gaze at her every now and then.

She looked quite relaxed. When she reached the climax of the song, she even swayed her body to the beat.

 

He smirked then stepped on the accelerator.

There were not a lot of cars on the road up the mountain, so the car sped through and arrived at the Constance Residence shortly after.

as she turned to look at him. Despite feeling afraid, she was still able to smile. “What’s up with you? I thought the car was

to her and was just waiting

a stop, she

took a deep breath. “If we had gotten into an accident midway, I

swung his head

tapped her mouth. “I’m just rambling. We’re all safe and sound. You will be with Isabelle, and I will be

turned back around and

 

 

after him. That came out of nowhere. What is he mad

sitting in the living room while Mrs. Constance kept her company. The two were talking

 

Constance looked cheerful. Old Mrs. Constance was not smiling but she did look

pleased to catch sight

much of

of them were always amiable with each other as

her, making her feel awkward by herself at the

“Hello, Grandma.” Then, he looked at Mrs. Constance. “What were you two talking about, Mom? You

when I went shopping today and sat

“I’m going upstairs. You guys can continue

her hair in a ponytail. When she stretched, her top

for her to go upstairs. “Look at what she’s wearing. Did she go out with you today? She has to dress more appropriately when she’s standing next to you. If she goes out dressed like

“I actually think

looked casual and

young she looked

a real princess just from the way

way Sophia dressed up today made her look quite young. He personally

She has to be more aware of her status when she goes out and be more mindful of the way she dresses. Have you seen a young mistress

attention to other people. He simply thought that Sophia looked fine

to wear more exquisite clothes that made her look like a little Russian

makeup were exquisite, and even her expressions

uncomfortable to

with the way she looked

placed the cup of tea in her hand down. “That’s enough. It’s fine as long as John thinks it’s nice. Let’s not care

never side with Sophia. She asked

his eyes fixed on Sophia the whole time.

 

 

 

 

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