Piss Off, Alpha! You Lost Me Forever novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257: Chapter 257 Meet My Mother

SOPHIA’S POV

The hospital room was peaceful that afternoon.

For the first time in days, I was sitting upright without feeling like I would immediately collapse.

My body still hurt. Every bruise ached.

My wolf remained quiet inside me. She was healing physically, but emotionally she was still grieving. Sometimes I could feel her sadness wash through me so strongly that it became difficult to breathe.

I was staring blankly out the window when my phone suddenly rang. The sound startled me.

I glanced at the screen and saw Lance’s name. A small smile appeared on my face.

I answered immediately "Hello?"

His familiar voice came through the speaker.

"Sophia." There was genuine concern in his tone. "How are you feeling?"

I leaned back against the pillow "Still alive."

Lance sighed "I heard you’ve been through a lot recently."

I looked away from the window. The understatement almost made me laugh.

"A little."

"A little?" he repeated. His voice carried disbelief. "You disappeared from work. Professor Reese has been asking about you for days."

That surprised me.

"Really?"

"Of course. Everyone is worried."

For some reason, those simple words made my chest tighten.

Worried.

People were worried about me.

"Thank you," I whispered.

Lance cleared his throat "Actually, there’s another reason I called. Professor Reese is hosting a dinner in a few days. Several medical researchers will be there and some professors too. He specifically asked whether you’d attend."

I blinked in surprise.

Me? Professor Reese wanted me there?

My confidence had taken such a severe beating lately that the idea seemed unbelievable.

"I’m not exactly in great condition." I muttered.

"You don’t have to stay long. Honestly, I think it would do you some good."

I looked down at my bruised hands. Part of me wanted to refuse but another part of me felt suffocated by these walls.

Maybe Lance was right. Maybe I needed to start living again, even if only a little.

I nodded "Okay."

Lance sounded relieved "Good. I’ll pick you up personally."

I laughed softly "You don’t have to."

"I know, but I will."

After ending the call, I sat quietly for several minutes.

My wolf stirred slightly. She liked the idea. The thought of returning to work made her happy.

The bathroom door suddenly opened.

I looked up. Zade walked back into the room carrying a cup of coffee.

"Who was that?" he asked.

I blinked "That sounded jealous."

He scoffed "I’m not jealous."

The answer came far too quickly.

I raised an eyebrow. His expression immediately darkened.

"Who was it?" he asked again.

I laughed "Lance."

His entire body stiffened. The coffee cup nearly cracked in his hand.

"What did he want?"

My wolf perked up immediately. She found this entertaining, very entertaining.

"He invited me to dinner."

His face became even darker "What dinner?"

I explained everything. I told him about the invitation by Professor Reese. The more I spoke, the worse his expression became.

When I finally finished, he looked completely unimpressed.

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