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Having eaten their fill, Sophie and Roger left the restaurant together.
On the way home, Sophie asked, “Thomas said we’ll talk at home. Is he going home today?“.
Thomas seemed to have his own house outside and is said to only occasionally go home. Sophie didn’t know why he was going back tonight.
“Maybe, he was on a business trip a few days ago. He should be going home today to see Grandpa.”
“Oh.” Sophie nodded in understanding. “So if he goes home, everyone will be home, right?”
“Yes, you’ve met my family,” Roger replied casually.
“Well, then, I’m not afraid now. I’ll just meet them all together,” Sophie said confidently.
“Are you worried about what happened today?” Roger raised an eyebrow.
“Otherwise? Rebecca will definitely shift the blame. Clearly, she seized the opportunity to alleviate her guilt, but in the evening, she’ll probably blame it all on us.”
“Don’t worry. F’m here,” Roger said with determination. “The Bourn family treated you like that, and they still expect goodwill from the Nicholls family? Wishful thinking.”
His words instantly warmed Sophie’s heart. Recalling how Roger protected her today, Sophie couldn’t help but gaze at him tenderly. She had lived for so many years, but it was the first time that someone had protected her like this, even in front of her adoptive parents. The feeling of being protected turned out to be so good.
Sensing her sudden silence, Roger suddenly asked, “What are you thinking?”
Sophie blushed slightly and quickly averted her gaze, saying, “Nothing…”
Roger smiled. “My baby, are you secretly watching me again?”
Teased by him, Sophie nervously shook her head and said, “No. Don’t be conceited.”
Roger was becoming more relaxed with her and dared to joke around.
Roger seemed to sense her shyness and continued playfully, “No need to be shy. You’re my wife. Feel free to watch me as much as you want.”
“I already said I didn’t…” Sophie thought, ‘Why doesn’t he believe me?”
Roger didn’t say anything more, looking as if he understood.
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Sophie couldn’t help but roll her eyes helplessly. She thought he may have poor eyesight, but he had a thick hide.
Soon, they arrived at the Nicholls family.
At this time, only Norman, Jasmine, and Rebecca were in the Nicholls family because Damian and Humphrey were not at home. It seemed they had finished lunch and were chatting in the living
room.
When Sophie and Roger entered, they heard Rebecca saying with false sympathy, “I didn’t expect Miss Bourn to say such things. It was just a moment of anger. Roger also unexpectedly hurt her. Now, Miss Bourn is in the hospital, and I’m afraid our relationship with the Bourn family will be
even tenser.”
In just a few words, Rebecca shifted all the blame, as if Roger was the bad person.
Sophie couldn’t help but want to speak out, but Roger patted her shoulder, signaling her not to speak. The two of them continued to listen in the doorway.
Jasmine was now irritated. “Oh, originally, I wanted them to return to mend the relationship with the Bourn family, but how did it turn into such a mess?”
Rebecca sighed and then said, “Sophie wasn’t in help. She just said a few words when she went back and ended up arguing with them. Anyway, the Bourn family has raised her for so many years. She shouldn’t have…
Hearing this, Sophie finally couldn’t hold back and wheeled the wheelchair into the living room, saying, “Rebecca, you’ve lived for so many years. What exactly happened today? Don’t you have a sense of right and wrong?”
Not knowing when Sophie had returned, Rebecca was shocked immediately. She realized that Sophie had heard all the words just now.
Rebecca decided not to pretend anymore and said directly, “Sophie, of course, I have my own sense of right and wrong. You’re the junior, so you should…”
“I should what? Let people bully me at their will?” Sophie questioned coldly.
At this point, Jasmine seized the opportunity, immediately stood up, and said, “Look at what you said. You don’t even respect your seniors in the Nicholls family. If you go back to the Bourn family, you’ll be even more arrogant!”
Norman’s face also looked unpleasant at this point, and he said, “Sophie, mind your tone.”
When he heard Norman’s words, Roger frowned and said, “Norman, I was present during today’s incident. Sophie did nothing wrong.” Roger’s calm statement instantly eased the tense atmosphere in the living room.
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Norman’s tightly furrowed brow gradually relaxed. He knew that Roger wouldn’t lie.
Jasmine, however, persisted, “Roger, you’re her husband, of course, you’d defend your wife. But there are family rules. If she is not disciplined, she’ll become even more arrogant in the future.”
Seizing the opportunity, Jasmine hoped Norman would quickly reprimand Sophie.
Sophie’s eyes darkened. She felt that Jasmine was a real troublemaker..
Last time, Sophie didn’t complain to Norman about the incident where Jasmine unintentionally caused harm to Roger. Yet, Jasmine was actively trying to provoke the situation this time.
Roger’s expression turned extremely ugly at this point, and he coldly turned towards Jasmine, saying, “I know my wife. You, an outsider, don’t need to meddle.” His icy words made the entire living room suddenly quiet.
Jasmine and Rebecca were both startled. They wondered when Roger became so powerful.
However, Jasmine quickly reacted and started to make a scene. “Norman, look. Last time, when you defended Roger, you said I was an outsider. Now he’s also saying that I’m an outsider too. I may have a different last name, but I’m not an outsider! How can he treat me like this? Is it because of
that woman?”
Seeing Jasmine accusing her, Sophie smiled and said, “Jasmine, your skill in shifting blame is truly unmatched. You can blame everything on me. Do you also want to say that your bad temper is my fault?”
ine immediately said, “Yes! It’s because of you. Since you came to the Nicholls family, it’s been chaos. You’re like a jinx!”
Seeing Jasmine become more offensive, Norman couldn’t bear it anymore. “Enough! Things aren’t clear yet, and you’re making a fuss here. Shut up!“:
With Norman’s shout, Jasmine was startled and immediately closed her mouth. She dared not cry
anymore.
Rebecca also didn’t expect Norman to scold Jasmine and didn’t dare to say much.
Norman then turned to Roger and said, “Roger, you’re an honest kid. Tell me what really happened.”
Although Roger’s eyesight was poor, he wasn’t blind to the truth. He wouldn’t tell lies.
Seeing Norman willing to listen, Roger explained the situation succinctly.
This included what Laura said, Rebecca’s reactions, and Laura’s intention to push him, which resulted in his fall and injury. Even at the end, Ursa asked Sophie to donate blood to Laura.
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When he heard this, Norman’s expression changed. “Donate b
