Chapter 65 Take Back His Words
"The White family might not run the whole show, but if anyone messes with us, they'd better watch out."Alaric, usually so gentle, cast a cold glare at the mother and daughter.
His tone was calm and measured, but it had a chilling edge.
The mother and daughter shuddered and quickly looked down, too scared to say anything.
Meanwhile, Benjamin held Sophia as they walked back to the car, gently stroking her hair. "You really got a raw deal today."
"I'm not mad. I got my payback!" Sophia looked up at Benjamin with a smile, seeming unusually compliant.
While others thought she just brushed against that woman, every move she made was calculated to inflict real harm.
She believed in not starting trouble unless provoked. But if someone came after her, she wouldn't just sit back and take it.
Benjamin's face darkened, his sharp eyes fixed on Sophia's face, lost in thought.
"I'm really not mad! Seriously! The medicine's working great, and it doesn't hurt much now."
Seeing Benjamin's silence, Sophia thought he didn't believe her and quickly repeated herself.
Looking at Sophia's sensible and obedient demeanor, Benjamin felt a sharp pain in his heart.
His thin lips pressed into a straight line, his deep eyes full of guilt.
"I'm sorry, I should've come to get you earlier. Then you wouldn't have gotten hurt." He reached out and pulled Sophia into his arms.
If it weren't for an important meeting today, he would've picked up Sophia himself.
If he had come earlier, maybe today's incident wouldn't have happened.
Benjamin couldn't bear to think about what would've happened if Sophia hadn't dodged that cup of hot water in time.
His Sophia was so delicate, even complaining about foot pain after walking too long, let alone scalding hot water.
A mere reprimand was too light a punishment.
But this whole thing seemed more complicated than it looked.
Recalling the investigation he had Chase conduct, Benjamin's face darkened.
Sophia blinked in confusion, not understanding why Benjamin was blaming himself.
But she still patted Benjamin's back gently, comforting him, "It's not your fault! I wasn't paying attention. And before you showed up, I already gave that woman a piece of my mind!"
Benjamin tightened his hold on Sophia, his handsome face clouded with gloom.
Sophia sensed something was off with Benjamin.
He held her tightly, as if wanting to merge her into his very being.
Benjamin said nothing, simply burying his face deeply into the crook of Sophia's neck.
The warm breath on the skin behind her ear sent a tingling sensation through her, like an electric current.
After a long time, when Sophia's neck started to ache, Benjamin finally let her go.
Looking at Sophia's delicate face, his eyes darkened as he leaned in closer.
Sophia didn't understand what Benjamin was doing, but seeing his face getting closer, she instinctively held her breath.
She blinked, not knowing what Benjamin intended.
But looking into those deep eyes, her heart skipped a beat. "Honey."
"Yeah, I'm here," Benjamin's voice was low and husky, dripping with that indescribable sexy magnetism.
Sophia could tell something was up with Benjamin.
She was about to ask if he was alright when her words were cut off by his lips.
Benjamin leaned in, trapping her against the passenger seat.
His warm, broad hands gently cradled her face as he pressed his lips to hers.
Sophia stared blankly at his handsome face, momentarily stunned.
After a beat, Benjamin sensed her distraction and deepened the kiss.
Sophia winced in pain, only to be met with an even more intense kiss.
Benjamin's lips were soft and cool, his unique scent enveloping Sophia, wrapping her tightly.
His long arms held Sophia close, his actions firm and commanding.
His tongue pried open her lips, conquering her bit by bit, leaving her no room to escape.
Sophia finally gave in, letting him have his way.
She didn't know how long it had been, but when Sophia felt she could barely breathe, she reached out to push Benjamin away.
Sensing her movement, Benjamin reluctantly let go of her slender waist.
His eyes were dark, like a deep, bottomless pool, filled with desire.
Sophia gasped for air, her eyes tinged with an unnatural blush, adding an extra layer of allure to her beauty.
She let out a soft hum, glaring angrily at the culprit before her.
However, her glare had no effect, more like she was pouting.
Benjamin chuckled contentedly, gently stroking the red corners of her eyes with his thumb, his gaze filled with desire. "Sophia."
"What?" Sophia seemed a bit angry, her face flushed like a budding rose, alluring and tender.
Her voice was soft and sweet, dripping with charm.
Benjamin lowered his gaze, noticing his body's reaction, and cursed softly.
He leaned back in his seat, turning to look at Sophia, his eyes blazing with heat. "Sophia, Sophia..."
"Stop saying my name, I heard you!"
How could he be so irresistible!
Sophia covered her burning cheeks, her eyes shimmering, her heart filled with shyness.
Benjamin chuckled, "I might... want to take back my words."
Before they got married, he had promised Sophia that if she ever regretted it, she could leave anytime.
But now, Benjamin just wanted to go back and scold his past self.
Benjamin gently took Sophia's delicate hand, holding it tightly in his own.
His gaze fell on the wound on her arm, and he carefully kissed it.
His eyes closed slightly, his actions sincere.
Like a devout believer praying, earnest and focused.
No one knew how panicked Benjamin had been when he got Chase's call.
At that moment, Chase hadn't even finished his sentence.
He only heard, "Mr. White, something terrible has happened! Mrs. White was scalded with hot water at Stellar University..."
At that moment, his mind was filled with the image of Sophia looking at him with teary, pained eyes.
His Sophia was so delicate; how much pain must she have felt with scalding water on her tender skin.
But at that moment, he wasn't there for her.
After hanging up, Benjamin immediately ditched the half-finished meeting and a room full of subordinates.