Pursuing Her
Pursuing Her Chapter 83

Chapter 83 I Am Chasing After Her

Being held inside Tristan’s embrace and taking in his unique scent made Sophie feel safe.”ls yourGrandpa okay?” Tristan rushed over to her location when he heard what was going on with her. Atthat moment, he didn't want to think about anything else other than protecting her and staying byher side.”Not too good.” Sophie knew her grandfather's condition must be serious to warrant a stayin the hospital.She also knew how stubborn he could get due to his past experience as a soldier. Hewould always think his body was still fine and unwilling to admit that age was catchingup.Everything she said at that moment would be pointless. Tristan simply grabbed her hand andcomforted her. “I'll stay here with you.”No one has any say in the circle of life and death.Along thatway, we would go through sickness and hardships, and there was really nothing we could do aboutit other than endure and embrace it."Mr. Tristan, you don't—""There’s no need to act tough all thetime, Ms. Tanner.” With him around, she could act more gently.Sophie wanted to say something, butJosiah woke up at that moment.”Is that your friend, Soph? Since he’s here, why don't you introducehim to me?” he asked.Tristan stepped closer to Josiah with Sophie."Hello, Old Mr. Tanner. I'mTristan.” Before Sophie could introduce him, he introduced himself.Josiah studied the young man infront of him in detail. He's certainly good-looking, and it seems like he'd served in the militarybefore.”Have you served in the army?"“For a year,” Tristan replied.”Good, that's good.” Josiah tendedto feel more friendly toward people who served in the military before.”You're Sophie's...” He raisedhis eyebrow slightly. Everything about him seems pretty good, though he definitely looks older thanSoph.”He’s my classmate’s uncle.” Sophie spoke up.“Ah, uncle!” Josiah clearly didn't believe that."I'mchasing after her right now.” Tristan didn't at all hide his intention.She was speechless. This man isso blunt!”"How old are you this year?” Josiah was getting serious because he quite liked the youngman.”I'm twenty-eight years old.” Tristan didn't realize he panicked a little when he said

that." Twenty-eight years old! Our Soph is only eighteen.” Josiah was a little concerned about theage gap. "However, as long as she likes you, I don't mind. Just take good care of her."Sophiegrabbed an apple and peeled it. Her hands were so agile that the fruit appeared as though it wasdancing in her palms.Once she cut the apple into slices, she stabbed toothpicks into them andserved them. Tristan continued to talk to Josiah.Both of them had a pretty good time talking witheach other, which made the old man like the younger man even more.lt wasn't until they were alonein the room that Josiah said, “Even though you're a decade older than Soph, I quite like you, Tristan.Good luck!"While he liked Tristan, he could tell Sophie didn't seem ready yet. If Tristan wants tomarry her, there's still a long way ahead for him.”I'll do my best.” Tristan smiled.”l only have onerequest. Soph is still young, so don’t you dare bully her.””l understand.” Tristan knew what Josiahwas implying and gave the old man his promise.”I'm a little tired now. You should take Soph out fora meal! I'm not hungry, and I don't really have the appetite.”Josiah loved Sophie the most, and so hewould always think for her."What do you want to eat, Grandpa? I'll buy some for you,” Sophie askedafter she returned to the ward.Since she was already at the hospital, she wouldn't be able to eat inpeace if she didn't see her grandfather eating well.”Anything of what you can replace will be good! I'llbe sleeping now.""Okay. Tristan put the blanket over Josiah’s body. If my dad sees me in the act, Ibet he'll be furious.When Sophie returned from fetching water, she saw him covering Josiah’s bodywith a blanket. At that moment, she felt touched. When Tristan turned back and saw her holding akettle, he went over to her side and grabbed it. “You should've let me do this.”"My grandpa likesyou,” Sophie stated.”l prefer if you like me instead.”She was speechless. Is this how he chases afterwomen?“I've never chased after a woman before, Sophie. You're my first, and my last. I don't haveany experience, but I want to give you the best I can offer.””Mr. Tristan—""All right, it's fine. You'restill young. I'm not in a hurry. I can wait."Both of them were experiencing the same kind of feeling, afeeling of longing for each other.”Right now, I need to fulfill my promise to Old Mr. Tanner and takeyou out for a meal,” Tristan said.”I'm not hungry.”“You should still eat even if you're not hungry.People don't eat just because they're hungry!” He knew Josiah wouldn't want her to suffer becauseof him.Tristan pushed Sophie out of the hospital and brought her to a nearby restaurant.The decorwas very elegant.After the food they ordered arrived, he kept putting food on her plate.As forSophie, she ate quietly. After their meal was over, Tristan asked the chef to prepare three mild-flavored dishes for Josiah.Upon returning to the hospital, they saw the old man had woken up.Hewas smiling at them as they entered the ward.Tristan proceeded to lay out the three dishes hebought on the table. While the dishes were mild-flavored, the chef spent a lot of effort making themlook good.Tristan ladled a bowl of mushroom soup for Josiah before Sophie held the bowl and fedthe soup to her grandfather with a spoon.Seeing how naturally the two of them were interactingwith each other, Josiah began to feel like they were made for each other.”Open your mouth,Grandpa.” Sophie was never good at serving other people or having great patience, but she wasexceptionally patient when taking care of her grandfather.Josiah opened his mouth and drank aspoonful of soup.”Mhm. The taste is pretty good. It reminds me of the food I eat in the military. Yousure are thoughtful, Tanny."Tanny? Sophie turned to glance at Tristan. Grandpa's probably the onlyperson in Jipsdale who calls Tristan that!“I'm glad you like it, Old Mr. Tanner. The chef of therestaurant we went to was a retired member of the platoon you served with before,” Tristanreplied.Josiah became even more satisfied with Tristan. If he’s treating me this nicely, doesn't itmean he's very interested in Sophie?He was having a pretty good appetite and managed to finishhalf of the food on his plate.Sophie didn't dare to tell him to finish the rest since eating too much atthat time of day might lead to stomach problems.After the old man finished his meal, Tristanchatted with him further.”l think you two should head back now! There are nurses and butlersaround to take care of me,” Josiah urged.”l want to stay with you, Grandpa,” Sophie retorted.”Listento me, okay? Don't you have classes tomorrow?"“It's fine if I don't attend school for one day,” shesaid without a care.”It's not convenient for a girl like you to stay here, Soph! You should go back.”*I'lsend you back first before returning here to accompany Old Mr. Tanner,” Tristan offered.”Mr. Tristan—" Sophie felt it wasn't necessary for him to do that.”You can come over during the day. It's moreconvenient for me to take care of him during the night.”She stayed silent.”All right, that's enough.I'm fine! I don't need people to take care of me. You should send her back home now!” Josiah said.

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