Chapter 169 Unexpected Surprise
Sophia quickly waved her hand. "No, you've got the wrong person, Mr. Cross. Director Thorne is looking for me, I need to go." Watching her leave, Gilbert scratched his head. "I swear I've seen her before, just can't place it. My memory's getting worse." Alexander smirked. "Better forget about my arranged marriage too."
"Not a chance. Mr. Sinclair's here, I owe him an explanation. His granddaughter's in City B. You should meet her and set a wedding date."
"You meet her, I'm busy." He gave some instructions to the nurse and headed back to his office.
Dean Sinclair stayed in the hospital for a few days. Sophia sneaked a few glances at him but never got caught.
When he was discharged, she tried to get another look but saw Alexander in the ward instead.
Dean looked at him calmly. "You really won't meet my granddaughter? She's very pretty and used to love playing with you."
Alexander shrugged. "Mr. Sinclair, that was ages ago. I can't remember who was who. Besides, I'm already into someone else, so no need to worry."
Dean raised an eyebrow. "Are you serious or just avoiding the arranged marriage?"
"Serious. She's my colleague and very pretty. I appreciate your trust, but your granddaughter and I aren't a match."
Dean sighed. "Alright, I'll talk to your grandfather and call off the engagement. Whoever you marry is your business now."
Seeing her grandfather's disappointment, Sophia felt a mix of emotions and quietly backed out of the ward.
On Christmas Eve, City B got hit with a heavy snowfall, canceling all flights.
Sebastian's plan to come back for Christmas fell through. Joey stood on the balcony, feeling sad when she heard the news.
Her voice was muffled. "Alright, I'll go to sleep then, I won't wait for you."
Sebastian saw her teary eyes and smiled. "Do you miss me?"
"No," Joey shook her head.
she didn't miss him was a lie. She'd missed him since
busy,
his return, only to hear the flights were
sleep first, okay? Maybe I'll be home
reluctantly agreed, but she knew the snow
it did, it would take over ten hours to fly back. Christmas would be over
and sighed, "Looks like your
leg, whimpering. They fell asleep
rang. Joey,
voice came through. "Joey, are
hoarse. "Are
in City B is really heavy, and all traffic is blocked. I
tingled, and she called out
"I'm here."
had a
how heavy the snow is. Take a
up from the sofa and stood
her sleepy eyes and looked
the window, looking up at the sky
Sebastian. I don't think I'll see you for Christmas." Sebastian chuckled softly. "Do you really
"More than anything."
your eyes wide and look
the window, puzzled. Suddenly, tiny lights appeared
lights gradually formed a large heart shape.
fireworks shot up from the snow,
stunned. Her throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton,
Joey on the balcony with a smile. "Joey,
up, "Sebastian, I
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