Sophia hesitated for a moment before coughing lightly and saying, “I guess we’re together now.”
The two of them were stunned.
Nancy was overjoyed. “Really? That’s wonderful! I always thought you two were a perfect match!”
Chloe was less optimistic. “The Scott family isn’t easy to deal with. Sophia, you’ve already been married into the family once—are you really planning to do it again? Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with a divorce, but your second marriage is critical. I’m just worried that Livinus might hurt you.”
Sophia had thought through all the possibilities.
To be honest, she wasn’t afraid. In a past life, she even considered just having a child without getting married.
No financial entanglements, no messy relationships—things might actually be simpler that way.
“It doesn’t matter,” she said.
“Ah, you silly girl. Logan is such a good man. He may not have the same status as Livinus, but he’d make a great husband,” Chloe commented.
“I know he’s great, but I just don’t feel anything for him,” Sophia replied.
Chloe huffed. “Fine, I’ll admit Livinus is charming. Now that you two are together, I won’t say anything more. I just hope he’s not toying with you.”
“Brother Scott isn’t that kind of person,” Nancy interjected, defending her idol.
Sophia smiled. “It’s really no big deal. Let’s just go with the flow.”
After their facials, Sophia returned to her clinic to see if she could handle some emergency cases. But as soon as she arrived, members of the Scott family showed up, requesting her to treat Olivia.
Sophia refused outright. Helping Olivia? Perhaps if she were in life-threatening danger, Sophia might save her out of professional ethics. But for some minor ailment? To treat her husband’s mistress? She wasn’t that bored.
Even after being refused, the Scott family representatives persisted, offering her money and promising public gratitude to boost her reputation online.
Sophia laughed. Before she could respond, her patients in line drove them away.
The whole situation amused her—not just the attitude of the Scott family but also Scott Henry’s ignorance. He didn’t even recognize that the doctor was her.
But it wasn’t entirely surprising. According to her memories, the area had undergone redevelopment, with new neighborhoods built. Moreover, Scott Henry’s wedding had been casual and rushed, without any formal visit to pick up the bride. It made sense that he wouldn’t know.
Unable to find Sophia, the Scott family approached another renowned doctor, Aaron Mateo Furen, who declined due to his advanced age and poor health. Left with no choice, Andrea invited Micheal, who had some ties to the Scott family. Reluctantly, Micheal agreed to see Olivia.
Olivia recognized him as Sophia’s mentor and felt uneasy.
Micheal also remembered her but didn’t mention it.
After examining her ankle and reviewing her X-rays, he said, “Traditional medicine can help, but surgery would be the best option for your ankle.”
“No! I can’t have surgery. I’m pregnant, and I can’t undergo anesthesia. It would be unbearably painful!”
Looking pale and haggard from recent suffering, Olivia didn’t gain Micheal’s sympathy. He frowned and said, “Understood. I’ll see what I can do.”
He performed acupuncture and heat therapy, then prescribed some Chinese medicine for bone alignment.
That night, Olivia felt some relief and continued recovering at home.
Unable to move much during her recovery, Olivia was left frustrated, while Scott Henry, on the other hand, seemed elated. He spent every day with Kim Brown.
Initially, Kim Brown didn’t intend to get involved with him, but both were lonely, and one thing led to another.
Their time together lifted Scott Henry’s spirits, and he stopped bothering Livinus altogether. However, the late nights quickly took a toll, and dark circles formed under his eyes.
—
The renovation team worked efficiently, transforming an ordinary house into a luxurious villa. The first-floor glass windows maximized natural light, and the revamped garden and vegetable patch gave the property a high-end feel.
After a long day, Sophia was preparing to rest at Livinus’s place when she received his call.
“Finished for the day?”
“Mm.”
“Come down to the foot of the mountain.”
Livinus’s sports car was waiting. When Sophia got in, she noticed that he wasn’t wearing a suit for once, opting instead for casual attire.
Sophia smirked. “President Scott, are you trying to look younger?”
Livinus remained serious. “I was born in the ’90s. Do I need to pretend?”
“If you’re a ’90s kid, I must still be a fertilized egg.”
Both of them chuckled softly.
“I can’t help it. Being with someone younger puts pressure on me.”
Sophia raised an eyebrow. “President Scott’s charm has nothing to do with age.”
Livinus unbuckled his seatbelt, turned to her, and gave her a deep kiss. When it ended, he licked her lips and smirked.
“Sweet lips.”
Sophia felt slightly teased.
Clearing her throat, she asked, “So, where are we going?”
“To do something us ’90s kids enjoy.”
Sophia laughed, surprised by his sense of humor. Though his demeanor remained somewhat serious, it was still refreshing to see this playful side of him.
She had seen many facets of Livinus: domineering, controlling, aloof, and assertive.
But this was a side of him she had never seen before.
It was like discovering another layer to his personality.
They arrived at a cinema on the outskirts of the city. It wasn’t crowded. When Livinus pulled out cash to pay, Sophia quickly bought the tickets on an app and teased, “We young folks don’t use cash anymore.”
The movie was a niche thriller. Though it was a low-budget production, it had garnered high praise and a stellar box office performance abroad, with excellent ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. That’s why Sophia had chosen to watch it.
