040. A pair of worn shoes I've crossed_1

Her gaze inadvertently lifted, and surprisingly, she caught sight of that dazzling figure not far behind Elly Campbell, swiftly approaching their direction.

The cool and indifferent aura repelled the admiring glances of the spectators, keeping them mercilessly at bay.

Sophie Baker concealed her smile, and the moment she looked up, she was the picture of pitiable innocence.

"Sister, if you're angry with me because of Adam's issue, I can explain,"

Adam Jones had been upset by Elly Campbell's words all morning.

In fact, there was no need for him to stay in the hospital where Lily Jones was admitted, but he stubbornly stayed until now.

He couldn't clear his thoughts, only fixating on the idea that he absolutely could not divorce Elly; he wanted to find her and make things clear. But before he reached her office, he overheard Sophie's voice.

Hearing his name mentioned, he instinctively looked in that direction.