Female Novel
Chapter 581
After a moment’s contemplation, Fabian added, “Actually, John wasn’t such a person in the past. Hehad always been chaste. I once met him while entertaining a client, and while all the other big shotswere captivated at the sight of women, he was the only one who had disdain in his eyes when hegazed at the bevy of young ladies around him.” Hence, he couldn’t quite figure out why John hadsuddenly morphed into such a debauched person now. I personally find it rather odd, but I can’t say italoud. If I voice it out, it’ll seem as though I’m whitewashing him.
Quickly finishing the cup of coffee, he then got to his feet. “I still have something to do, so I won’tintrude any longer. Sophia, do come to Blackwell Residence for a visit when you’re free.”
Sophia murmured an acquiescence that sounded very much perfunctory. “Okay, will do.” She thenwalked him to his car. When he’d left, she turned around and went back into the shop.
Robin was standing at the counter, looking somewhat despondent. Sophia, however, didn’t think muchof it. “Come, come, let’s have some fruits. Let’s see what he brought us.” Robin was noticeably down inthe dumps, so she went over and opened the box. It was actually a gift box of sorts with an assortmentof fruits, all looking plump and juicy. Many of them were foreign to her, so she didn’t know what theywere. Ah, everything is exotic when I’ve never seen much of the world! Taking a few fruits, she washedthem before shifting her gaze to Robin. “What’s wrong? Why are you feeling downcast?”
Forcing a smile, Robin countered, “I’m not feeling downcast. I’m merely a tad shocked at Mr.Blackwell’s words.”
Sophia startled. “Shocked? Oh, you mean what he said regarding John?”
At this, Robin lowered her eyes. “It just came as a surprise to me. I can’t quite explain it, but well, I
didn’t expect it. That’s the sum of it.” novelbin
Sophia chuckled. “Perhaps you haven’t experienced much of the world yet, but such a thing is actuallyquite common. There are often two sides to people. The John you normally see is bright and dazzling,but it doesn’t mean that he has no flaws.” Robin merely nodded without commenting further.
It wasn’t particularly busy today, so when Sophia noticed that Robin was truly out of sorts, she askedher to get off work first although it wasn’t yet time. There probably won’t be many customers later, so Ican manage by myself for a while. Robin didn’t decline either, claiming that her nose felt stuffy sinceshe might have caught a cold when she napped at the table this afternoon. Upon hearing this, Sophiapatted her on the shoulder. “Go home. Drink some ginger tea at home. Don’t wait until it’s a full-blowncold before you’re forced to take medicine. You’ll feel even worse then.” Robin only packed and leftafter staring at her for a long while.
Subsequently, Sophia sat by the window while leaning back against the chair, appearing a taddejected. As she gazed out the window, her mind went blank. After some time, she caught sight of anold acquaintance—Madam Matilda. However, she wasn’t alone. Rather, she was accompanied by herfavorite person. Isabelle wore a long dress, looking very much ladylike. They do seem like mother anddaughter when standing side by side. They must have gone shopping, and by plan or coincidence,they’re passing by my shop. From the look of things, it’s Isabelle who wants to patronize my shop.
After all, Matilda appeared a touch hesitant as she looked up at the signage, but Isabelle had alreadypushed open the door and walked in. Nonetheless, Sophia remained leaning against the chair withoutbudging an inch. “Are you here for a chat or tea?”
Isabelle looked at the menu on the wall. “I’ll order a drink. I’m tired after walking such a distance.”
Moving languidly, Sophia lazily got up and went to the counter. “What drink would you like?”
Isabelle ordered two cups of coffee. After some deliberation, she then ordered two pieces of pastries aswell for dine in.