Chapter 125

SOPHIE WESLEY

"Cry...crying?" I huffed, wiping my tears with the back of my palm.

"Why would I cry? I must've gotten dust in my eyes." I laughed nervously, and he stared at me for a moment before sitting beside me.

"How is she now?"

He glanced towards the ward and back at me, his lips curling up slightly into a smile.

"Still unconscious."

I opened my mouth and slowly nodded.

Silence thickened between us for a moment.

"Thank you for today... I really appreciate it."

"It's fine. I'm glad I could help."

He rubbed his palms together and took a deep breath.

"The doctor said she tried to...