Pursuing Her novel (Sophie and Tristan) novel Chapter 83

Chapter 83 I Am Chasing After Her

Being held inside Tristan’s embrace and taking in his unique scent made Sophie feel safe.

“Is your Grandpa okay?” Tristan rushed over to her location when he heard what was going on with her.

At that moment, he didn’t want to think about anything else other than protecting her and staying by her side.

“Not too good.” Sophie knew her grandfather’s condition must be serious to warrant a stay in the hospital.

She also knew how stubborn he could get due to his past experience as a soldier. He would always think his body was still fine and unwilling to admit that age was catching up.

Everything she said at that moment would be pointless.

Tristan simply grabbed her hand and comforted her. “I’ll stay here with you.”

No one has any say in the circle of life and death.

Along that way, we would go through sickness and hardships, and there was really nothing we could do about it other than endure and embrace it.

“Mr. Tristan, you don’t—”

“There’s no need to act tough all the time, Ms. Tanner.” With him around, she could act more gently.

Sophie wanted to say something, but Josiah woke up at that moment.

“Is that your friend, Soph? Since he’s here, why don’t you introduce him to me?” he asked.

Tristan stepped closer to Josiah with Sophie.

“Hello, Old Mr. Tanner. I’m Tristan.” Before Sophie could introduce him, he introduced himself.

Josiah studied the young man in front of him in detail. He’s certainly good-looking, and it seems like he’d served in the military before.

“Have you served in the army?”

“For a year,” Tristan replied.

“Good, that’s good.” Josiah tended to feel more friendly toward people who served in the military before.

“You’re Sophie’s…” He raised his eyebrow slightly. Everything about him seems pretty good, though he definitely looks older than Soph.

“He’s my classmate’s uncle.” Sophie spoke up.

“Ah, uncle!” Josiah clearly didn’t believe that.

“I’m chasing after her right now.” Tristan didn’t at all hide his intention.

She was speechless. This man is so blunt!

“How old are you this year?” Josiah was getting serious because he quite liked the young man.

“I’m twenty-eight years old.” Tristan didn’t realize he panicked a little when he said that.

“Twenty-eight years old! Our Soph is only eighteen.” Josiah was a little concerned about the age gap. “However, as long as she likes you, I don’t mind. Just take good care of her.”

Sophie grabbed an apple and peeled it. Her hands were so agile that the fruit appeared as though it was dancing in her palms.

Once she cut the apple into slices, she stabbed toothpicks into them and served them.

Tristan continued to talk to Josiah.

Both of them had a pretty good time talking with each other, which made the old man like the younger man even more.

It wasn’t until they were alone in the room that Josiah said, “Even though you’re a decade older than Soph, I quite like you, Tristan. Good luck!”

While he liked Tristan, he could tell Sophie didn’t seem ready yet. If Tristan wants to marry her, there’s still a long way ahead for him.

“I’ll do my best.” Tristan smiled.

“I only have one request. Soph is still young, so don’t you dare bully her.”

“I understand.” Tristan knew what Josiah was implying and gave the old man his promise.

“I’m a little tired now. You should take Soph out for a meal! I’m not hungry, and I don’t really have the appetite.”

Josiah loved Sophie the most, and so he would always think for her.

“What do you want to eat, Grandpa? I’ll buy some for you,” Sophie asked after she returned to the ward.

Since she was already at the hospital, she wouldn’t be able to eat in peace if she didn’t see her grandfather eating well.

“Anything of what you can find will be good! I’ll be sleeping now.”

“Okay.”