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“Mr. Tristan…”
Did I miss him? I don’t think so! I’ve been too busy to even think about him.
Judging from her expression, Tristan knew he had expected too much from her. There was no way this heartless girl would miss him. Even if he were to leave this planet for a long while, she probably wouldn’t even remember that there was once such a brilliant man who had stood by her.
Seeing the disappointment on his face, Sophie didn’t know what to do.
The atmosphere inside the car suddenly turned cold.
When they finally arrived at Wisteria Apartments, Tristan could no longer contain himself. He pinned the woman against the wall and gave her a long kiss.
It was only when she nearly lost her breath that he let go of her.
“What about now?”
Do I not have any effect on her at all? There has to be something, whether it’s good or bad!Sophie’s chest continued to heave, and she gazed up at him upon hearing his words.
Those large, charming eyes of hers only served to enchant Tristan further.
Unable to control his own thoughts, the man lowered his head to kiss her again.
In response, Sophie wrapped her arms around his waist subconsciously.
Her heart began to race as their bodies pressed against one another.
This was a feeling she had never felt before. It was all too foreign, but she didn’t seem to hate it.
Tristan locked her in an embrace as he rested his chin on her shoulder, breathing heavily. He was on the verge of losing his mind. Seeing Sophie like this was akin to having a spell cast on him; he was absolutely entranced.
“Mr. Tristan —”
Upon realizing how hoarse her voice sounded, Sophie immediately stopped talking.
Tristan couldn’t help but smile at that. It turned out he did affect her in some way.
As a reward, he gave her a peck on the forehead.
“Good girl. Don’t worry. I’ll wait for you to grow up.”
Sophie was still young.
So no matter how tormenting it felt for him, he didn’t want to sully her.
“Get some rest and don’t think about anything else. Leave whatever’s happening in school to me.”
The young woman became displeased as she heard that. What does he mean? Is he going to take care of things for me?
“I can take care of it by myself, Mr. Tristan. You don’t have to interfere.”
Tristan furrowed his brows. Is she that against me trying to help her?He certainly didn’t feel good being shut out of her world like that.
He liked her so much that he wanted to be a part of everything she did and experienced, and yet, she had never wanted him to be involved from the start.
Despite feeling his anger, Sophie remained unfazed. When it came to matters related to her principles, she would never be willing to compromise.
The two were at a standoff until Tristan eventually ceded. There was nothing he could do. He was the one who had fallen for her first, after all.
“I’ll be leaving now. Get some rest.”
The man released his grasp on her before turning to leave.
There was a hint of dejection in his eyes, and his silhouette looked especially lonesome.
Did I go too far?Just as Sophie wondered that, she received a phone call from Mason. The latter’s phone number had stayed the same for the past five years, so even if Sophie had long deleted his contact, she could still easily recognize these eleven digits.
The woman rejected the call instantly. There was really nothing for them to talk about at this point.
Mason felt as though his heart was being grappled tightly when he heard the beeping noise coming from his phone.
She still hasn’t forgiven me. That’s why she’s not picking up.
Tristan walked out of Wisteria Apartments at that very moment, and Mason balled his hands into fists at the sight of that.
So, she was with another guy?Tristan had also noticed Mason while walking out of the apartment area.
Is he still not giving up?
Tristan entered his car but didn’t drive away at once.
Instead, he took a cigarette out of the box, lit it, and puffed on it in intervals.
Mason continued to phone Sophie, but she still didn’t pick up.
And in his next attempt after that, he realized she had already blocked his number.
The man smiled bitterly. She’s the same as always, never leaving any room for mercy.
“Are you really that heartless, Sophie? Are you not going to forgive me no matter what I do?”
Mason returned to his vehicle, but instead of driving off, he remained outside the apartment building for the rest of the night.
He waited all night and finally alighted his vehicle after seeing Sophie appear at the entrance to the building early the next morning.
“Soph, why didn’t you pick up? Can’t we stay in contact as regular friends?”
Having to see him first thing in the morning put Sophie in a bad mood.
“I don’t think we can even be friends at this point, so drop it. You have no right to talk to me in that accusing tone.”
Just as the woman was about to leave, Mason hastily grabbed her by the wrist.
“I’ve already broken up with Willow. Let’s stop harping over what happened five years ago, okay? Can we just start over?”
Mason asked pleadingly.
He was so helpless before her and just couldn’t forget her even after five years had passed.
Sophie was usually grumpy in the morning, and hearing this man’s nonsense really made her seethe that she tackled him to the ground.
“I told you not to tell me about your disgusting love affairs with Willow. I’m not interested. You can deal with whatever happens between you guys on your own. Why bother coming to me?”
Just like Mason, Tristan naturally hadn’t left since last night either.
Seeing what was happening, the latter broke into a genuine smile while inside his car.
That’s just like her. She’s always so full of energy.
Mason got back on his feet.
“Are you still mad at me, Soph? I admit I was wrong for not taking your side five years ago.”
“Mad at you? I have no need to feel that way. Don’t assume everyone has as much free time on their hands as you do! I have plenty of other things to worry about, so leave me alone.”
Seeing there was no way to get through to her, Mason figured he would make better progress with his actions.
But at that moment, Sophie noticed Tristan standing behind Mason and called out,
“Are you done watching? Let’s go get breakfast.”
Tristan stopped smiling.
“Sure.”
He was clearly in a good mood today and wouldn’t get upset no matter what Sophie said. Seeing her torment his rival in love like this made him feel as if he was on cloud nine.
Mason quickly went after them.
“Who is he, Sophie? Do you know who this guy is?”
he asked, not wanting to give up.
“Who he is has nothing to do with you,”
Sophie retorted.
“Just watch yourself and make sure Willow doesn’t cause me any trouble.”
She then took Tristan to her favorite place to get breakfast pies.
The woman ordered two pies and gave one to him.
“Here. It’s really good.”
She had discovered this dish by chance.
Costing only five each, it was filling and tasted unbelievable.
Tristan took the pie from her and sat on a chair placed on the sidewalk.
He then picked up the disposable cutlery and began to eat next to her.
Both of them were especially good- looking that despite only sitting there and enjoying some breakfast pies, they slowly attracted the gazes of many passersby.
“Isn’t that Sophie Tanner? How did she land herself such a hot guy?”
“I wonder too. He’s so handsome. He looks like a prince who walked out of a TV screen. Everything about him seems so noble.”
“Knock it off. What kind of prince would eat a breakfast pie at the side of a road like that?”
“You’re right, but I love how he looks.”
“Oh, please. Anyone who hangs around with Sophie has to be just as trashy as she is.”
A man who had been listening in all the while couldn’t help but chime in,
“You’re all clearly jealous. Every guy Sophie hangs out with always looks exceptional.”
Sophie didn’t have much of a good reputation, but there was no denying how stunning she looked.
Tristan could naturally hear the conversation too.