Chapter 77
Chapter 77:
Sophie’s eyes went wide instantly.
Adrian’s closeness was overwhelming, leaving her little space to pull away. His lips pressed against hers with an insistence that was impossible to resist. Her teeth parted, his tongue sliding in with such force it stole her breath for a heartbeat.
She pressed against his shoulders, but it was no use. He just leaned in more, claiming every inch. Her legs wobbled, and she grabbed the front of his shirt, trying not to fall.
Finally, after what felt like forever, the kiss ended. A thin string of saliva connected their lips for a brief instant, a silent testament to how close they had been.
Sophie’s lips felt slightly numb, and the minty taste of his breath lingered on her tongue. In a daze, she realized her fingers were clutching his shirt. She let go quickly, trembling.
Adrian rested his forehead against hers, his voice low and rough. “Did that make things clear p>
Sophie’s mind spun. Her cheeks burned, her chest heaved, and she felt dizzy from the intensity of it all.
𝖰u𝘢𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘵𝘳anѕ𝘭𝘢𝘁𝗶o𝘯𝘀 o𝗇
He studied her for a moment, then took a small step back. “Can we sit down and actually talk now p>
She finally drew in a full breath, letting the chaos in her head settle bit by bit. She moved to the corner of the bed, tugging at the sheets with a nervous hand, and murmured, “I’ve been speaking honestly all along. It’s you who hasn’t been listening p>
Adrian chuckled softly, reaching out to smooth her messy hair, but she turned away.
“Fine,” he responded, lowering his hand. “I admit, the fault was mine p>
He knelt on one knee at the edge of the bed, tilting his head to meet her gaze. “But you have to tell me—how important is that person to you? Important enough to put yourself at risk p>
Sophie’s lashes trembled as she whispered, “She… she’s my… aunt p>
She repeated the carefully crafted story, maintaining her Alice disguise.
Adrian was momentarily stunned. He already knew Sophie wasn’t Alice, yet she still played the part convincingly. The aunt she mentioned… could it actually be her mother?
His brows knit tightly. He had already dug into Sophie’s past—her mother had vanished when she was five, leaving no trace for years. And now, suddenly, her mother showed up?
“Your aunt?” he asked cautiously. “Why haven’t I ever heard of her before p>
Sophie explained quietly, “She was gone for over ten years due to circumstances she couldn’t control, and only recently returned p>
Adrian’s eyes narrowed. “The important person you met at home last month… was that her p>
She was surprised at how quickly he connected the dots, and gave a small nod.
Adrian’s brow furrowed deeper. “So after more than ten years, she shows up and suddenly needs a kidney from you? Doesn’t that feel a little suspicious p>
“Suspicious?” Sophie’s voice flared. “Are you implying she has some hidden agenda p>
“I’m just saying we need to think about all possibilities p>
“You’re wrong!” she snapped, cutting him off. “She doesn’t even know I’m donating. I’ve kept it a secret this entire time p>
Noticing her eyes welling up, Adrian gently grabbed her shoulders. “I’m sorry. That came out wrong p>
A mix of emotions churned inside him. This wasn’t just anyone. It was her biological mother. How could he persuade her otherwise? Putting himself in her shoes, he realized he wouldn’t hesitate if it were his own mother.
After a heavy silence, he finally spoke. “Tomorrow… I’ll go with you to the hospital p>
Sophie’s eyes widened. “You… you’ll come p>
Adrian exhaled, running a hand through his hair. “What choice do I have? If I say no, then what? Force you to get a divorce p>
Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly looked away.
Seeing her reaction, he added softly, “It’s decided. Tomorrow, I’m going with you. I’ll make sure everything is handled. You’re not doing this alone, and don’t even think about sneaking off p>
Sophie lowered her gaze, whispering, “Okay p>