Chapter 486
“What?” Sophie couldn’t help but suspect she heard things wrongly as her cheeks turned pink.
She felt a burning sensation coursing through her entire body.
Seeing her reaction, Tristan knew she had misunderstood him.
“I mean, help me wipe down my body,” he clarified.
He wanted to tease her longer initially but decided to spare her.
Otherwise, he would be the one suffering in the end.
“Oh,” Sophie grunted in response. She got more embarrassed after learning that it was a misunderstanding on her side.
Oh, dear. What was I thinking? Why did I come up with such a shameful thought?
Sophie rolled up the hems of his pants to wipe his legs.
However, the bulge between his legs proved that she wasn’t the only one who had other thoughts.
Tristan was undoubtedly feeling awkward.
Nevertheless, it was perfectly normal to be aroused when the love of his life was right before him.
No matter how much self-control he had, he was still an ordinary man.
Sophie swiftly wiped down his entire body and helped him to change into fresh clothes.
In the process, she was obliged to touch his body.
The intimate interaction was pure torture to Tristan.
Nonetheless, he enjoyed how Sophie meticulously took care of him.
I can only enjoy her service when I’m hurt, huh?
He suddenly spoke. “I realized that it is a good thing to get hurt.”
Sophie gaped incredulously. What is he talking about? I’m worried sick about him! How dare he say it’s a good thing that he got hurt?
Tristan added, “I mean, we are both usually busy with our work. After I got hurt, we both have more free time.”
They had been together for some time but didn’t actually get to spend a lot of time with each other.
“All right, then. I will spend more time with you in the future,” Sophie promised.
She didn’t want him to get hurt since she would worry and fear for his safety.
Tristan invited, “Come on. Join me in bed.”
“I don’t think so. The hospital bed is quite narrow.”
If the bed collapsed, other people would overthink and assume they did something on the bed.
“It’s fine. The bed is sturdy and won’t collapse,” Tristan assured her.
Sophie was speechless. Suddenly, it occurred to her that their conversation was quite amusing.
With that thought in mind, she burst out giggling.
“Come on,” Tristan urged.
Sophie had worked hard all by herself, so he wanted her to rest in bed for a while.
At his insistence, Sophie had no choice but to join him in bed.
She lay on her side beside him to avoid pressing on his wound.
Warmth spread through Tristan’s heart when he saw how obedient she was. Soon, he fell asleep.
At the sight of Tristan’s pale face, Sophie reached out to touch his lashes.
His lashes were long and gorgeous. She felt her heart skip a beat as she observed him carefully.
Tristan was flawlessly handsome, and she couldn’t help but grow attached to him.
The next day, Sarah came over to take over Sophie’s duty.
“Sophie, thank you!” she thanked Sophie gratefully.
“It’s fine, Sarah. Don’t worry about me. Actually, I can take care of him myself,” Sophie replied.
She was perfectly capable of doing that. Besides, Tristan also hired a caregiver to help her out so she wouldn’t get too tired.
“I know you want to stay by his side, but you need to rest. I’m his sister so just leave it to me!” Sarah told her.
“Sarah, there is no need for you to stay. Go back home. Sophie can stay here with me,” Tristan interjected.
It was more comfortable for him to spend time with Sophie.
After all, Sarah was a woman.
It wasn’t convenient for her to take care of him.
“Tristan, what do you mean by that? Are you annoyed that I want to take care of you? I know you want to be by Sophie’s side at all times, but you need to consider her health!” Sarah retorted.
Sophie’s health would suffer if she keeps pulling all-nighters!
“Sarah, I’m fine,” Sophie insisted.
Sarah rolled her eyes. “Fine, just spoil him all you like. Sophie, listen carefully. You shouldn’t spoil men, get it?”
If this were to go on, Sophie would be the one suffering in the end.
Tristan cut in, “Sarah, are you really my sister?”
Sarah snapped, “Even if I’m your sister, you can’t change my mind. Don’t you dare bully Sophie, okay? Otherwise, I will beat you up!”
Look how obedient Sophie is. Can’t he treat her better?
Tristan was touched by how protective Sarah was of Sophie. “You see this, Sophie? Sarah and Ysabelle are on your side. If you marry me, I won’t even dare to tease you,” he told Sophie.
Sophie had no idea he would suddenly mention that.
Is this a marriage proposal?
Sarah protested, “Hey, Tristan. Where is your sincerity? You don’t have a ring or roses. You’re not serious at all but want her to marry you? Dream on!”
Tristan shrugged. “Okay, then. I will ask for her hand in marriage next time.”
Was it really a marriage proposal? Sophie was stunned. Is he serious?
“Are you sure?” she blurted out.
“Yes, I am. I don’t know when I made up my mind, but I’m sure that you’re the only woman I’ll love in this lifetime,” Tristan replied firmly.
There could be no one else.
It was obvious to Sarah that they only had eyes for each other.
She was nothing but a third wheel here.
In the end, she left without making a sound.
Ah, such is love. They love each other dearly. I envy them.
Sophie was touched as she saw the promise in his gaze.
Gently, she gave him a hug.
“Okay. Don’t worry, for I won’t make you wait for long. We can get married after I graduate from university,” she vowed. It would usually take a student five years to graduate from the University of Medicine, but she was planning on completing the program in just two years.
Tristan lowered his head to kiss her lips.
“Sure. I’ll wait for you no matter how long it takes. You’re the only woman I’ll marry in this lifetime.” She was his one and only, so he wouldn’t settle for less.
“Mm!” Sophie nodded and responded to his kiss fervently.
What should I do? If he weren’t seriously injured, I would have wanted nothing more than to pin him underneath me. The urge is so strong.
Tristan held her chin and caressed it softly.
“Sophie, what should I do? I think I’m slowly losing my self-control,” he whispered. All along, he was very proud of his self-control.
Alas, his self-control had faded into thin air right this moment.
Sophie stood on her tiptoes and nibbled on the edge of his lips.
She was making things worse.
Despite his arousal, Tristan didn’t touch her.
“Hey,” he whispered helplessly.
She knows I want to protect her, but she ignites my desire nonetheless. What a naughty girl!
“What’s wrong?” Sophie blinked innocently.
Tristan felt his heart race when he looked into her pretty eyes.
“You make my heart race,” he revealed honestly. “I think your teasing will kill me before we get married!”
