Filed to story: The Billionaire Trying Hard to Win Her Heart Novel (Sophie & Tristan) >>
Arius sent Barney to the airport personally. Tristan had made arrangements for his flight.
“Mr. Tristan, Old Mr. Tanner is awake,”
a staff came over to report.
When Sophie heard that her grandfather was awake, she went over immediately. She went in and saw that he was indeed awake.
Seeing Sophie, Josiah raised his hand slightly. He was awake, but still unable to talk.
She went to him and held his hand.
“Grandpa, don’t worry. The operation was a success. After a few days of rest, we can go home.”
When Arius came back and found out that Josiah had awoken, he came immediately to examine him. After a series of tests, Arius looked rather pleased.
“You’re recovering well. So, don’t worry, Old Mr. Tanner. Rest well for a few days, and be sure to listen to the nurses!”
Josiah nodded slowly as he listened to the doctor.
At his advanced age, he felt weak after going through such a major operation, but his mind was still sharp.
“Grandpa, just close your eyes and rest,”
Sophie advised after seeing how weak he was.
Josiah’s eyes were on Sophie all the time.
He knew that she was undergoing a lot at that moment. Since he was awake, she should go and have a good rest.
“Grandpa, I’m fine.”
She could see that he was worried about her.
“Grandpa, don’t worry. I’m here for her. She’s going to be fine.”
Tristan gazed steadily into Josiah’s eyes.
When Josiah heard that, he heaved a sign of relief. For some unknown reason, he trusted Tristan and took him at his word.
Josiah fell asleep again.
Arius patted Sophie on her shoulder.
“It’s all good. Now that Old Mr. Tanner has awoken, you can stop worrying.”
The truth was that when Josiah woke up, Arius felt relieved too.
He was worried about any mishaps that might happen. After all, every surgery involved certain levels of risk. That type of surgery Josiah had was especially risky.
“Thank you, Arius.”
He waved his hands in reply.
“Sophie, if you continue doing this, I’ll get angry. There is no need for you to stand on ceremony.”
Sophie did not say a word, but smiled instead.
“All is well and I’m tired. I’m going to sleep for a while.”
He was not going back yet, but he would leave only after Josiah’s condition had stabilized.
Arius had gone to rest and Morgan noticed that Sophie did not look well. Immediately he told Tristan,
“Mr. Tristan, let me watch Old Mr. Tanner. You send Ms. Sophie to get some rest.”
With Morgan there, the others need not worry.
“Morgan, I’m fine.”
She knew they were worried about her but she felt fine.
“You should go home. I’m sure you don’t want Old Mr. Tanner to wake up and see you exhausted or he’ll feel really bad.”
“In that case, I’ll go back and shower. Call me if there are any problems.”
She, too, wanted to shower at home. Regardless of how luxurious the VIP ward was, she didn’t like bathing there.
“All right, go on ahead,”
Morgan replied respectfully.
After Tristan returned to Wisteria Apartments with Sophie, he, too, took a bath when Sophie went to take a shower.
Despite spending the last few days in the hospital, he only managed a single quick bath. After all, the conditions at the hospital were considered terrible for someone like him.
When he was done showering, he heated up a glass of milk for Sophie and estimated the time she needed before knocking on her door.
Upon hearing the knock, Sophie opened the door, wrapped only in a towel with her hair still dripping wet.
The wet look and perky bosoms that greeted him felt like a siren song calling out to him.
Tristan, unable to help himself, gulped before feeling embarrassed by his own reaction.
“Have a glass of milk before you sleep. We’ll be going to the hospital again tomorrow.”
When Sophie received the glass from him, she brushed against his warm fingers, causing her to flinch in reflex.
Under such circumstances, it was all too easy for both of them to feel awkward.
“After a grueling few days, you can finally get some proper rest.”
Sophie’s gentle voice continued to claw at his heart.
Tristan nodded.
“Mmm-hmm. I’ll be next door. Call me if you need anything.”
With that, he came out of her room reluctantly.
Sophie’s gaze trailed his silhouette until he returned to his room before drinking the warm milk he had prepared.
After lying in bed, Sophie slept especially well, probably due to the effects of the milk.
By the time she awoke, it was already three in the morning.
Hunger was what had woken her up. With her stomach growling, she couldn’t help but feel annoyed.
In the end, she decided to get out of bed. The moment she opened the door, Tristan heard her movements, causing him to come out too.
“What is it? Where are you going in the middle of the night?”
he asked anxiously, worried that something might have happened to Josiah.
Sophie’s heart was warmed by the concerned look on his face.
“It’s nothing. I’m just feeling hungry, as I had barely eaten during the day.”
However, she wasn’t sure if there were still any food delivery services available at night.
“I plan to order some food. Do you want anything?”
I don’t remember him having eaten much too. Given that he’s one point eight meters tall, shouldn’t he be hungrier than I am?
“Oh, in that case, let’s have supper together.”
After going downstairs and taking their seats in the living room, Sophie opened a food delivery app.
Despite browsing through it for a long time, she couldn’t come to a decision.
“Come on. Let’s eat out instead.”
Sophie looked in his direction.
“Who goes out for supper at this ungodly hour?”
Isn’t it too late for that?
“You and me!”
Why not? As long as we fancy it, who’s to say that we can’t?Sophie nodded.
“You’re right.”
“Wait for me. I’ll go get changed.”
Regardless of how brazen she was, there was no way she was going out in her pajamas.
As Tristan waited in the living room for her, a smile broke out on his face.
Who knew that this is all it takes to be happy? Even though he was just waiting for her to go out for supper, a sense of bliss had descended upon him.
As long as they were together, he would be easily contented regardless of what they did.
Meanwhile, Sophie had put on a red hoodie topped by a black down jacket.
Due to how cold Jipsdale was, she didn’t tie her hair.
Given how juvenile she looked, Tristan felt guilty being together with her.
He couldn’t help but question himself on whether he was too old for her.
“What’s wrong?”
From the moment we entered the elevator, he hadn’t peeled his eyes away from me.
“Nothing, you just look very good in your outfit.”
Sophie was rendered speechless.
How should I respond to that?
“I think I look good all the time.”
Not expecting such an answer, Tristan was stunned.
“I’m just kidding.”
Sophie couldn’t resist laughing.
It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so at ease, and this feels wonderful!Tristan brought Sophie to a high-end barbecue restaurant.
Unlike those by the street, it had a wonderful ambiance and looked like a place Tristan would frequent.
Nonetheless, they didn’t expect to run into Felix and the others.
At the sight of Tristan, Ysabelle ran up to them.
“Soph, how is Old Mr. Tanner? I want to visit him too.”
Over the last few days, her dad had grounded her at home. If it weren’t for Felix, she wouldn’t even have the opportunity to come out.
“He’s fine. What about you? Are you still grounded by your dad?”
Ysabelle sighed at the topic.
How did I end up having him as my father? Being grounded sucks!
“Let’s not go there, as I get a headache just thinking of it. My dad is just too bullheaded. No one can change his mind.”
“Mr. Tristan, you should stay by Sophie’s side for the next few days. I’ll hold the fort for you at the office. In return, this meal is on you,”
Felix grumbled the moment he saw Tristan.