Ultimately, Nicholas made the decision.
No matter what, all he wanted was a chance.
After finishing their meal, Sophie didn't leave immediately. She initially wanted to stay and spend some time with Tristan.
However, Nicholas refused to leave and insisted on staying as well.
Tristan held her hand.
“You must remember to get some rest after you get back and don't overtire yourself, okay?”
He was worried as she didn't seem to be in great shape.
“I got it. Don't worry about me,” she said. Then, she turned to Nicholas. “Nicholas, you should see a psychologist as soon as possible! Don't waste any more time. This will be beneficial for you and everyone else.”
She found him less annoying as long as he didn't throw a tantrum.
“All right. I know. But you have to promise not to avoid me in the future, no matter what.” That was the only request he had.
Nicholas was contented as long as she stopped hiding from him and could continue to be present in his life. Everything else didn't matter.
“Okay. I promise.”
“Really?” Nicholas thought his ears were playing tricks on him. After all, Sophie had always been firm on not giving him a chance for the past year.
“Yes.”
Nicholas was overjoyed. In fact, his happiness could originate from simple things like that.
After dinner, Tristan accompanied Sophie back to the medical association while Nicholas tagged along.
Tristan was irritated to see how delighted Nicholas was. This man should really know when to stop.
Sophie fathomed Tristan must be unhappy, so she held his hand.
“I didn't mean anything by agreeing to his request. I just thought maybe he won't pester me anymore if his condition improves.”
Sophie had gotten sick of that kind of harassment and hoped she could put an end to it.
“I know that.” There was no way he couldn't understand her intention.
The trio halted in their tracks upon reaching the entrance of the International Medical Association.
“Nicholas, if possible, please let Butterfly go.”
Nicholas wasn't inclined to release Butterfly at that time.
“Sophie, I treat her very well, and she's getting all her wishes fulfilled at my place. Therefore, you don't need to worry about her.”
Anyway, regardless of what Sophie said, he didn't plan on letting her go for the time being.
“She wants her freedom. Everything else you provide for her is irrelevant.” Butterfly was her friend, so Sophie had a good grasp on what Butterfly yearned for the most.
“All right. I got it.”
“I'm going in now.” She stopped talking afterward and entered the building.
Tristan halted Nicholas from leaving.
“Let's have a match. What do you say?” Tristan cut to the chase.
Unexpectedly, Nicholas shook his head.
“I'm not interested in doing that.” He's joking, right? My injuries haven't even healed yet. I don't want to get beaten up again.
“Don't be too full of yourself, Tristan. You've also heard Sophie. She's willing to give me a chance. Who's to say how things will end up for us?”
Tristan didn't respond.
He wasn't planning on arguing with a fool. A chance? So what if he gets the chance? Sophie loves me, so no one else can be with her.
Meanwhile, Tristan had made arrangements for Caleb to return to the country. The latter was still in his condominium when someone knocked on his door. He opened the door and was surprised to see Tristan standing outside.
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