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Old Mrs. Constance sighed as she closed her eyes to pick a tarot card. Soon, the High Priest held that card in his
hand, turning around before he sat in a wooden chair.
Meanwhile, Sophia shifted her eyes elsewhere, realizing the chamber’s door to be made of bamboo with a vintage
appearance. She then secretly walked out of the chamber and stood at the entrance while gazing at the quiet
backyard with barely any visitors.
Sophia continued to wait a little longer, but when she noticed nothing new in the chamber, she decided to head
down the brick path until she reached a corner where she saw a main hall on the left. Then, she saw a few priests
talking to a pious follower who appeared to react solemnly and courteously.
Observing their interaction, Sophia stood in place for a few seconds until the follower turned around. Nonetheless,
she didn’t move but instead stared at the latter, who turned out to be John. After that, the man slowly walked down
the stairs at the main hall entrance toward Sophia. “Is my grandma still in there?”
Sophia responded with an affirmative hum and replied, “She is in there, asking the High Priest about your marriage
life in the future.” Judging from his casual appearance, I doubt he didn’t come here directly from his office. Not long
after that, Sophia added, “Old Mrs. Constance said you couldn’t come because you were busy, but it looks like
you’re not as busy as she said.”
John smiled and said, “I managed to find time and come here.” Considering the circumstance that she was in, she
restrained herself from losing her temper even though she knew Old Mrs. Constance had an ulterior motive in
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttaking her here. Soon, she heard the choir once more. Feeling calmer, she felt as if she could think and analyze
more rationally.
Upon scanning his surroundings, John said, “I bet you haven’t been here before. Perhaps I could show you around.”
Sophia replied positively and walked beside John along the brick path as she suddenly said, “I’m going to start a
business soon, so I’ll be busy. By then, I won’t be able to be of help.” While Sophia wasn’t sure whether John
understood what she meant, the man only responded with an affirmative hum.
Sophia said, “I’m actually pretty curious about what Old Mrs. Constance finds out from the High Priest.”
John then turned his attention to Sophia. “You sure you don’t have anything you want to ask the High Priest?”
Sophia shook her head. “Nah! I’m good, and I’m happy about my current life.” Upon a brief contemplation, she
added, “Furthermore, Ian is also doing pretty good right now, so I guess I’m better off without marriage at the
moment.” After hearing that, John squinted and responded with an affirmative hum.
Sophia let out a sigh and said, “I’m content with my current life, and it’s only now that I realize how miserable my
life used to be.”
John stared at Sophia and said, “I guess I must have let you down back then.”
“Glad you know that. Fortunately, I won’t have to bear with that disappointment anymore,” Sophia answered with a
sarcastic smile.
Upon hearing that, John only pursed his lips in silence. As both of them made their way from the backyard to the
main hall, Sophia refused to go there due to the crowd. Therefore, they only stood in the corridor while staring at
the crowded main hall.
Sophia then beat him to it and asked, “Did you change my bedsheet that day when you took me home?”
John blurted out, “You threw up that day.”
Well, I think he isn’t lying because I really did puke that day. Soon, Sophia nodded in response. “In that case, I didn’t
do anything inappropriate, did I?”
How do you define ‘inappropriate’? John reckoned the matter that happened the other night was nothing out of the
ordinary. After all, there was nothing strange that had happened between them, so he only responded with a brief
reply. “No.”
John’s reply eased Sophia’s mind, finally putting an end to their conversation.
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