Chapter 512
Even after Felix led her out, the bewildered expression on Ysabelle’s face still remained.
“What’s wrong? Once Sophie and Tristan are married, wouldn’t she become your aunt?”
What’s the big deal? Why does she look so shocked?
“Why did this issue never cross my mind before this? All this while, I assumed that both of them would be together and stay in Jipsdale. The matter about family hierarchy never occurred to me.”
As Sophie was a good friend and younger than her, she felt awkward addressing the former as “Aunt Sophie.”
“All right now. Stop overthinking it. Even if you rack your brains, it won’t change a thing anyway.”
The limited capacity of her tiny brain isn’t suited for thinking about these.
Ysabelle still couldn’t help herself as she let out a sigh.
The feeling of being demoted within the family hierarchy is just indescribable.
“In that case, you’ll have to address her the same way if both of us get together, won’t you?” Ysabelle asked wryly.
“As long as we can be together, I’m willing to call her ‘Daddy,’ let alone ‘Aunt Sophie.’“
What the f*ck?
“What in the world do you see in me?” All this while, she was puzzled by the question.
Since he has watched me grow up, he must have seen me in diapers and with mucus dripping out of my nose, so how did he bring himself to like me?
The matter never stopped confounding her.
“I like everything about you.”
One doesn’t need a reason to fall in love. If everyone knew the answer to this question, there wouldn’t be so many people in the world troubled by love.
Naturally, Ysabelle felt as if she was on cloud nine after hearing his words.
“Fine! In that case, you’ll have to court me properly, as I have never experienced the feeling of being pursued before.”
She didn’t want to miss the journey of courtship despite being certain of her feelings for him.
“Relax, I’ll definitely not disappoint you.” She will have everything a girl deserves.
Back in the apartment, Tristan made some oatmeal for Sophie because her food options were limited by her current condition.
“Here, have some of this.”
She needs to eat something no matter what, as she hasn’t had anything since noon.
“Have you had anything yourself?” He had been by her side ever since the incident and had no time to eat at all.
“Don’t worry about me. I’m not hungry.” True to his words, he wasn’t.
“Come on, Tristan, I know you’re worried about me, but I’m fine now. You should go grab a bite.”
“I’m aware that you’re all right, but I just can’t stop worrying about you. All I want to do now is watch over you.”
His response left Sophie speechless.
It looks like the incident has scarred him.
“Open your mouth.”
When Tristan insisted on feeding her the oatmeal, she had no choice but to comply.
As she ate slowly, he patiently followed her pace.
“Don’t tell Grandpa about this. Otherwise, he will only worry.” Now that I’m fine, there’s no need for him to be unnecessarily concerned.
“Mmm-hmm. I understand. Old Mr. Tanner called just now, but don’t worry. I didn’t tell him anything.” After spending so much time with her, he naturally understood her concerns.
“Thank you.” Considering Grandpa’s advanced age, he shouldn’t have to worry about such things.
After finishing half of the oatmeal, Sophie had enough.
“I’m already full.”
She wasn’t someone who ate a lot, to begin with. Now that she barely had any appetite, it only took a little to fill her.
“Is it because you don’t like the taste of my oatmeal? I can get Felix to pack something from The Crown.” I cannot let her settle for less on my account.
Sophie grabbed his hand to stop him.
“The oatmeal is fine. I really had enough.”
“All right, then.”
“Can you now go and have some food?”
Truth be told, he wasn’t hungry at all.
“I really don’t feel like eating.”
His words triggered a frown on her face.
“Tristan Lombard!”
She didn’t address him as Mr. Tristan in order to show him how much she wanted him to have a proper meal.
“Fine. I know.”
After ordering food to be delivered, Tristan ate inside her room. It was then that she began feeling helpless when it came to his behavior.
What am I going to do? I hope this doesn’t end up being traumatic for him!
Meanwhile, when Sarah heard about what happened, she prepared something delicious for both Sophie and Tristan right away.
William, too, rushed into the kitchen the moment he saw her busy herself inside.
“What occasion is it to have brought you inside here?” Due to how busy she was, Sarah was seldom in the kitchen despite the fact that she was a good cook.
“What are you cooking? It smells delicious!”
“Dad, this isn’t for you. I’ll cook for you the next time I’m free.”
“What? This isn’t for me? Then who are you preparing this for? Do you have a boyfriend now?” Who else is deserving of her cooking?
“Tristan’s girlfriend.”
William was at a loss for words.
“How can I be less important to you compared to her?”
I know he has a girlfriend, but I have not seen her before. And now, she has taken my place in this household?
“Dad, I’m making some nutritious soup for her, as she has suffered a minor injury. Why are you even jealous?”
“I’m coming along with you!”
Having not met Sophie before, he was filled with curiosity as to who she was.
However, Sarah shook her head at once.
“Now that she isn’t feeling well, you’ll just get in the way. Let’s do it next time instead. All of us can have a meal together.”
Does she think I am annoying?
“Anyway, I need to go now. Whatever you feel like having, just get the housekeeper to make it for you.” Sarah prepared to leave after packing the food.
“Sarah, can I not go with you?”
Sarah’s head shook earnestly.
“It’s not like you don’t know your son’s temperament. He’s just not ready for you to meet her yet.”
“I’m his father. He should be the one obeying me.”
Sarah responded with a shrug.
“To be honest, it’s pointless for you to tell me that. It’s not like I can do anything about it.” I’m sure he knows Tristan’s character better than I do.
“Hmph! Fine. It’s clear all of you don’t respect me now that you have all grown up.”
What else can I say?
“Dad, you know we’re not like that. Anyway, I’ll arrange for a meal together another day.”
Since Dad is aware of Sophie’s existence, it’s just a matter of time before they meet.
Subsequently, William disapproved of Sophie even though he had yet to meet her.
She was hurt? If she’s the kind that gets injured easily, she probably isn’t a good fit for Tristan, for he lives an unpredictable life filled with dangers. As his wife, she should be capable of sharing his burden instead of making him worry all the time.
Despite the impression he had, he figured that he needed to meet her before judging any further.
