Her Divorce, His Downfall (Sophia and Damian) novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91

“We’re here.”

After a moment, Julian gently set her down beside the toilet.

He placed her hand on the grab bar, making sure she could balance on one leg before finally letting go.

Only then did she dare open her eyes, gripping the bar as she stood there, completely flustered.

Julian, on the other hand, looked perfectly composed-as if none of this was awkward at all.

He stepped out and said calmly, “When you’re done, call me.”

“…Okay.” Her voice was so soft it was barely audible.

Once the door clicked shut, Sophia covered her burning face.

She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.

Whatever.

As long as I don’t think about it… it’s not embarrassing.

After finishing, she carefully moved to the sink and washed her

hands.

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Then she glanced at the door, hesitating.

Should I call him?

Moving around inside the bathroom was manageable.

But getting back to the bed… there was no way she could do it on

her own.

If she fell again, it would only make things worse.

This was all his fault. Who needed a VIP room this big, anyway?

Just as she was struggling to decide, Julian’s voice came from outside, a hint of concern slipping through.

“Sophia, are you done?”

Hearing him, she quickly answered, “Yes.”

The door opened, and Julian stepped in, his expression as calm

as ever.

There was no teasing. No awkwardness.

As if everything that had just happened was perfectly normal.

For some reason, that alone made Sophia feel a little less

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embarrassed.

“I’ll carry you back.”

Julian walked over and, without hesitation, lifted her into his arms with practiced ease.

To avoid jostling her injured leg, he drew her closer against his chest.

This time, Sophia didn’t struggle.

Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into him.

The sudden closeness made Julian stiffen for a split second.

Then something deep inside him softened.

He steadied himself, suppressing the ripple of emotion, and carried her back to the bed.

Carefully, gently, he laid her down and tucked her in.

The entire motion was smooth and natural-so effortless it left

no room for awkwardness.

The moment she was back in bed, Sophia buried her face under thecovers.

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After a while, she peeked out again, revealing a pair of bright, watery eyes, and stole a glance at him.

Julian was looking down at the medicine on her bedside table.

His profile was sharp and refined, his expression distant.

And yet, in her eyes, he seemed gentle.

‘…Thank you,” she murmured.

Julian’s hand paused for a brief moment.

He set the medicine down, then turned toward her, leaning slightly closer.

“Mm.”

He lifted his hand, wanting to pinch her cheek the way he used to when she was little-to tease her for being such a crybaby.

But his hand stilled midair.

It didn’t feel right anymore.

Instead, he brushed the damp hair away from her forehead and let out a quiet chuckle.

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“Get some rest. Breakfast will be here soon. I’ll wake you then.”

“Okay.”

Sophia nodded and closed her eyes.

Seeing her settle, Julian returned to the couch and leaned back, finally closing his eyes as well.

Only then, did he allow himself to relive that brief moment from

earlier.

The warmth of her body in his arms.

The way her ears had flushed red.

It stirred something dangerously deep inside him.

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Over the next few days, Sophia gradually recovered under Julian’s care.

She had suggested hiring a nurse, but he refused.

“I don’t trust anyone else,” he said. “The only way I can keep you safe is if you stay where I can see you.”

So no matter how busy he was, every night he helped her in and

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out of bed, carried her to the bathroom, and helped her wash up.

At first, it felt unbearably awkward.

But slowly… she got used to it.

After all, he had taken care of her when she was little.

And now that she was injured, she had no reason to refuse him.

More importantly, he had saved her life.

She would never forget what she owed him.

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Some time later, Julian returned with the results of his investigation.

It turned out the man who had taken Isabelle that night was Blake Trivett.

He had been one of the first in New York City to make a fortune in real estate.

Back when the market was booming, he rode the wave and made a killing.

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As his wealth grew, so did his ambition.

He began raising capital, expanding aggressively, and eventually took his company public.

Branches opened across the country, with new developments launching one after another.

At his peak, he was everywhere-attending galas, sharing his

success story.

For a time, he was untouchable.

He thought this was it. That he was about to become a pillar of New York City’s real estate world.

Then the subprime mortgage crisis hit.

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