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.
a lie. She'd missed him since the day after
she hadn't been so busy, she would've gone
eagerly waiting for his return, only to hear the flights were canceled.
first, okay? Maybe I'll be home when
reluctantly agreed, but she knew the snow
would take over ten hours to fly back. Christmas would be over by
hanging up, Joey petted Baxter's head and sighed, "Looks like your dad can't spend Christmas
leg, whimpering. They
time, the phone rang. Joey, still groggy, answered,
voice came through. "Joey, are
"Are you on the
softened. "Baby, I heard the snow in City B is
tingled, and she called out softly,
"I'm here."
had a nasal tone that
the balcony and see how heavy the snow is. Take
slowly got up from the sofa and stood by the
opened her sleepy eyes and looked down, seeing
looking up at the
still snowing, Sebastian. I don't think I'll see you for Christmas." Sebastian
"More than anything."
eyes wide
puzzled. Suddenly, tiny lights appeared
formed a large heart shape. Joey's eyes
that moment, colorful fireworks shot up from the snow, exploding in the night sky like blooming
throat felt like it was stuffed
with a smile. "Joey, I miss
choked up, "Sebastian,
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