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The Adopted Heir Chapter 45
Sophia entered the McLean's residence to discover that the Howells were already on their way out. Maybe they waited for her for so long and she didn't show up, so they decided to leave which was okay by her. She was here to talk to her parents anyway."Look who decided to bless us with her presence," Ellie said in an overly excited tone. Sophia can see through her though, because she knows that she's angry at her for coming in late for lunch."How are you, my dear?" Mrs. Howells asked. She was a very beautiful petite woman even at her age. She believes that this woman would be more understanding than her stepmom."I'm very well thank you, ma'am. Please pardon my manners for not making it to the lunch on time. I've been in the hospital all day with a friend who isn't feeling well." Sophia apologized and explained what happened to Mrs. Howells."Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope that this friend of yours is better now?" Mrs. Howells asked further. From what Sophia could deduce, she'
The Adopted Heir Chapter 46
Alex was busy scrolling through his phone when his door opened. He looked up to see Jayden and Cynthia walking into his room with a large envelope."Hi, Boss. How are you feeling this evening?" Jayden asked as they approached his bed."I'm doing very well. It's just a little ache when I move my body carelessly." He replied, already sitting up. "Where is Sophia? I thought it was you guys she went to look for." He asked."Sophia didn't come after us, but she called me about an hour ago saying that I should come and stay with you and that she had an emergency that needed her urgent attention," Jayden explained.Alex furrows his eyebrows after hearing about the emergency. He was wondering why Sophia would look him in the eyes and lie to him. He asked her about the persistent phone calls but she waved it off saying that it wasn't an important call. Now, she told Jayden that it needed her urgent attention."Did she tell you what the emergency was about?" Alex asked."Not at all. She just sa
The Adopted Heir Chapter 47
Sophia woke up the next morning feeling down. Her face still ached but her chest ached more. Ever since she left Alex at the hospital the previous day, he hasn't called to check on her to know if she got home safe or if she's doing okay. He must be really pissed at her for not wanting to tell him why she didn't want to pick up the constant calls yesterday. She has it at the back of her mind to drop by the hospital today after office hours. She was going to make things right. She didn't know that it was going to hurt this much not having the best person in your life in your corner at a time like this. She was feeling alone in the world and she needed the warm hug of her best friend whom she was romantically interested in, but that could wait for now.Sophia entered the bathroom and took her bath. She dressed in a black lace gown which depicted her mood for the day. She sat on the table directly opposite the mirror in her room and started doing her makeup. She tried her best to cover u
The Adopted Heir Chapter 48
Sophia readjusted herself on the bed. She's skeptical about telling Jayden about everything that has been going on ever since Alex was wrongfully accused of impregnating a girl. She knows that if she tells Jayden then there's every possibility that Alex will find out, and she doesn't want that to happen."What exactly did my stepmom say to you?" Sophia asked. She wanted to know if she had leaked all her secrets. If not, she would know how to maneuver the whole situation in her favor so that nobody would know what truly is going on."Is that your way of trying to lie your way out of this situation?" Jayden asked with his eyes focused keenly on her and his face contorted in a snarl."Um…that's not it. I just want to know if there's anything to add to what she already told you. Maybe she had already said everything to you, I might just be wasting my time going over it all over again." Sophia said. She internally patted herself on the back for lying smoothly without stuttering.Jayden saw
The Adopted Heir Chapter 49
Jayden drove Sophia to the hospital instead of taking her to Howell's residence as the stepmom instructed. They both kept on giving themselves side glances without uttering a word to each other.They got to the hospital a few minutes later and made their way to Alex's room. Suddenly, Sophia stopped abruptly causing Jayden to do the same."You promised not to snitch on me right?" Sophia asked with her eyebrows furrowed.Jayden looked confused, "when did I ever say that? Stop putting words into my mouth."Sophia dragged him by his suit jacket, "Do not play smart with me." Sophia glared trying to look scary."Let me be. You're such a bully. I'm not promising you anything. But I'll try to keep my mouth shut." Jayden replied.They walked into Alex's room to see him with his foster father. They were having a cup of coffee. And they looked to be having a lot of fun."Good afternoon Mr. Chris." Sophia and Jayden greeted him collectively."Thank you, my dears. How have you been, Sophia? The la
The Adopted Heir Chapter 50
Sophia was shocked at the tone Alex used on her. That has never happened before. She contemplated leaving him alone like he demanded but kicked against the thought immediately. She wanted to make things right with her best friend. She knows that his being this way is because he's tired of being treated like a fool.Sophia took a deep breath and sat down cautiously beside him. Alex didn't even spare her a glance like she expected. They both kept mute without any atom of noise.Sophia slowly moved her palms to place them on top of his own. Alex didn't make a move to remove her hand or his own hand. They sat for a few more minutes in an awkward silence before Sophia decided to break it."Has Cynthia submitted the apology letter to the board members yet?" Sophia asked, and in return, Alex huffed and slid his hand from under Sophia's hand."If you're keen on not leaving me alone to be by myself, then give me space, please. Make yourself comfortable on the sofa cos I want my bed to myself."
The Adopted Heir Chapter 51
It's been up to 1 week since Alex and Sophia made up. Sophia has been sleeping in the hospital ever since then. She went home the next day to bring some of her stuff. She made sure that she took the key out of the keyhole to avoid being locked up again.Today, Alex is being discharged. He already got a notification from the board committee members asking him to notify them when he's out of the hospital so that they can schedule a meeting. He knows it has someone to do with the apology letter Cynthia sent to them.Alex was happy that everything was falling into place in his life. His friendship with Sophia is more solid now, they no longer keep stuff away from each other. He's yet to pay the Kingston family a visit at the police station, but since he was hale and hearty now, he was going to do that soon. Cynthia has confessed to her crimes of lying against him. So, who wouldn't be happy if they were in his shoes? He asked himself.Jayden, Sophia, and Cynthia were present at the hospita
The Adopted Heir Chapter 52
"Am I the only one who sees the connection between these two?" Alex asked, referring to the way Jayden and Cynthia had been laughing and chatting all night long without a care in the world."It's only a blind person that won't see that. It's as clear as day but they just keep denying it." Sophia replied, sipping her drink.The party went in a blur. Sophia has already packed into Alex's house. She took the second master bedroom. Alex was happy that her friend was close to her. She kept on looking for a good house so that she could move out of Alex's house as soon as possibleTwo days after the welcome home party, the stakeholders of each company got a notification that there would be a meeting. Sophia and Alex were already on their way to the C-Square Associates Limited to know what the meeting was about, even though they may have the slightest inkling of what it may be about.They got to the organization and met Cynthia and Jayden already waiting for them. Cynthia looked so nervous an