Mason had left the hospital to rush to Sophia’s home.
When he arrived, the girl was crouched on the floor crying, surrounded by broken bowls, with several dishes on the kitchen
counter.
Seeing Mason, she cried miserably.
“I’m sorry, Mason. Charlie was right–I really am stupid. I tried to cook something, but made a complete mess.”
“Silly girl, why are you cooking?”
Mason carefully carried her to the sofa, taking out antiseptic and bandages to treat her wounds.
Sophia sobbed, “Charlie’s in the hospital with a broken leg. I wanted to make her some soup and dishes as an apology.”
“Apologize? Why should you apologize to her?” Mason suddenly raised his voice. “If I hadn’t come back in time, you would have been…”
Mason held her tight, unable to finish the thought.
“It’s her fault. If anyone should apologize, it’s her. Don’t worry, once she’s out of the hospital, I’ll make her apologize to you. Sophia, I promised your father I’d take good care of you.”
“Mason, you’re so good to me.”
The girl raised her tear–filled eyes, her youthful, vibrant face stirring something within him.
Mason felt she was perfectly innocent, like a flawless piece of jade.
He immediately kissed her lips, and they began making love on the sofa.
Afterward, Mason stood smoking by the floor–to–ceiling window.
Looking at a certain spot below, Charlotte’s image flashed in his mind.
Had she stood down there watching for three hours that day?
How did she know he was here? And why would she suddenly come to Sophia’s place so late at night?
He frowned, pondering until the cigarette burned his fingers, snapping him back to reality.
“What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?”
Sophia embraced him from behind, her small hands beginning to wander again.
The girl was more assertive and had stronger desires than he’d imagined.
In the past, he would have satisfied her immediately.
But tonight, he wasn’t in the mood.
“Nothing. Just thinking about Charlie.”
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Hearing that he was thinking of Charlotte, Sophia’s face instantly cooled.
But she managed to squeeze out a tear, sniffling: “I’m sorry, Mason. I really don’t want to ruin your relationship. You’ve hurt Charlie so many times because of me. I don’t want to be mistress anymore. Maybe we should end this.”
She turned away, locking herself in the bedroom.
No matter how Mason knocked, she wouldn’t open the door. He could only hear faint sobbing from inside.
“Just go, Mason. You’re my father’s friend. I should never have gotten involved with you. If my father knew I became a mistress, he would never forgive me.”
“Sophia, don’t be like this. Open the door first.”
He patiently tried to coax her, unaware that Sophia was calmly painting her nails in the bedroom, showing no signs of distress.
“I don’t want to. Just go home.”
“Don’t worry. I meant what I said–you won’t be mistress.”
Mason spoke firmly: “Charlie and I can get our divorce certificate now. Once we’re divorced, I’ll marry you. How does that sound?”
Sophia almost shouted with excitement. “Are you serious? You really want to marry me?”
She opened the door, beaming with joy.
Mason froze, his gaze falling on her half–painted nails.
Noticing his stare, Sophia quickly hid her hands. “Are you really serious about this?”
“Yes.”
Mason nodded, though his feelings were conflicted.
“So… how about I help you take a bath? Hubby?”
Sophia deliberately called him this, making Mason’s heart clench painfully.
Again, Charlotte’s face flashed in his mind, along with her voice.
She used to call him: “Hubby? Guess what I’m doing?”
“Hubby, I just landed a multi–million–dollar deal for you. How will you reward me?”
“Hubby, look–this is my anniversary gift for you. Do you like it?”
Mason suddenly realized that in just two days, it would be their wedding anniversary.
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In previous years, he’d always prepared surprises for her weeks in advance. But this year, he’d nearly forgotten altogether.
“Mason?”
Seeing him lost in thought, Sophia had a bad feeling.
He couldn’t be thinking about that bitch, could he?
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“I should go now.”
“You’re leaving?” Sophia frowned. “Aren’t you staying the night?”
“Not tonight. I’ll see you at the courthouse tomorrow.”
Mason turned and left without looking back. Sophia didn’t bother thinking too much about it.
The courthouse!
She had finally gotten what she wanted!
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