Chapter 102
Sophie remarked, “You have a real knack for picking fruit, better than my housekeeper!”
Colby just smiled.
Of course, he wouldn’t mention that he had tasted one of each fruit himself, which was why it had taken him so long on the road.
‘Buzz-buzz-
A faint buzzing could be heard coming from the bedroom.
Jenna said, “Sounds like someone’s phone is ringing.”
Everyone glanced at each other.
Adler stated, “I don’t make a habit of putting my phone on silent.”
Colby remained silent, and Jenna pulled out her phone. “Mine’s right here.”
It was then that Sophie remembered she had put her phone on silent after hanging up on Colt’s call yesterday, feeling irritated.
Sophie quickly pulled out her chair and rushed to the bedroom. The phone was buzzing in the bedroom, and it was Colt calling.
Sophie quickly answered the phone, “Hello?”
Hearing Sophie’s voice, Colt sighed in relief, “Madam, I’m glad you’ve finally answered.”
“What’s the matter?”
“Mr. Burke was looking for you last night, and when he found out you had left with Colby, he got so upset he just hung up on me. He hasn’t even gone to the office today. Can you please reach out to Mr. Burke and ask him to come to the office? There are important decisions that need his attention.”
“He was looking for me?” Sophie was puzzled.
Why would James seek her out all of a sudden? James hadn’t shown any interest in her wellbeing before, had he?
Sophie checked her phone, and indeed, there were many missed calls from last night, but they had stopped at three in the morning. “Madam, I think Mr. Burke does care about you. Maybe you should give him a call back…”
“I understand, thank you.”
Sophie ended the call, thinking of sending James a message, but as soon as she dialed, it rang only once before a cold, mechanical voice answered. “The number you have dialed is currently busy.”
Sophie patiently sent James a message. [Had a few too many drinks last night. Dil you need something?”
As soon as she sent the message, it showed that she had been blocked.
Sophie’s expression darkened. What was James playing at?
Sophie hadn’t come out of the bedroom for a while, so Jenna walked in and asked, “Is everything alright?”
“James called me all night long, and now he’s blocked me.”
“What? That’s crazy.” Jenna was annoyed just thinking about James’ furious approach for Nichole’s sake. “How did you even convince yourself to marry him?”
Sophie replied, “You might not believe it, but I was the one who pursued him.”
Jenna looked at Sophie in shock as if to say, Really, that’s some taste you have!”
After a while, Jenna regained her composure and tried to find excuses for Sophie. “Well, it’s understandable. Before marrying him, you or a monster. Besides, James is quite handsome. It’s normal for a young woman to wouldn’t have known whether he was a good man
be momentarily dazzled.”
Sophie smiled helplessly.
At noon, Sophie decided she would still go back to the Burke family home to see what was go
