Chapter 239

Chapter 239

The girl had been quite brave up until then, but when Sophia spoke to her, she suddenly felt even more wronged.

All of a sudden, she burst into loud tears.

"Miss, this gentleman is so fierce. Miss, did he kidnap you? Otherwise, why would you be on the plane with him?"

Hearing this, Sophia couldn't help but laugh. She hadn't expected the girl to think that way, but looking at herself and James, they really were worlds apart.

Sophia looked particularly kind and gentle, while James put on a fierce and intimidating face no matter who he met.

This little girl was already quite bold. If it had been any other child, they would have been scared to tears by James's expression long ago.

Before Sophia could say anything, the child tilted her head and continued, "Miss, is this gentleman forcing you to marry him? Let me tell you, you absolutely must not give in."

James beside them frowned, raised his hand into a fist, held it to his lips, and coughed lightly, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Little girl, watch what you say. She's my lawfully wedded wife."

Sophia thought the little girl would be disappointed hearing James say this, but to her complete surprise, the girl's eyes lit up instead.

"Miss, you two are already married? That's wonderful! Since you're already his wife, you can keep him in line. You must make your husband smile more when he's out and about."

"Don't always look so unapproachable. Actually, he's quite handsome. I wanted to talk to him earlier, but he always has such a stern face that I didn't dare get close."

After saying this, the little girl boldly reached out and pinched James's face.

Not expecting the girl to do such a thing, James froze, and even Sophia sitting beside him gasped.

My goodness, this child was really brave.

"Sir, you should smile more with that handsome face of yours. Even though I pinched your face, you absolutely can't get angry, or I'll have Miss deal with you."

"I know that in our country, all men are afraid of their wives, so I bet you're the type who's not afraid of anything outside, but has to listen to your wife at home."

James raised his eyebrows, unable to tell for a moment whether the girl was praising or criticizing him.

If it had been any other man, hearing the phrase "afraid of his wife" would definitely make him feel embarrassed, but when James heard the girl say this, he actually felt quite happy.

Because her words suddenly gave James the feeling that he and Sophia were truly husband and wife.

James couldn't help but chuckle, finding the little girl in front of him absolutely adorable. But before he could say anything, the little girl's parents walked over.

Especially the girl's father, who directly took the little girl from Sophia's arms.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, sir. My daughter is young and doesn't know any better. She's disturbed you both."

As the girl left Sophia's embrace, her expression immediately became disappointed.

"Dad, we were having such a nice chat. Why did you have to come over?"

The child's father put on an angry face.

"Faye, how can you bother other people? Didn't Dad tell you before we got on the plane that you must be quiet?"

Sophia beside them smiled gently.

"It's okay, your daughter is very cute. She even pinched his face just now."

As Sophia spoke, she pointed at James.

James wasn't angry either, but just sitting there casually, he gave off an unapproachable vibe.

Hearing this, the girl's father looked up, and when his eyes fell on James, he was startled, hardly able to believe his eyes.

"Isn't this Mr. Smith? Mr. Smith, I've heard so much about you. I can't believe my daughter was so rude, pinching your face the first time she met you."

As Faye's father said this, he broke out in a cold sweat. Sophia could see his visible nervousness.

Sophia nudged James with her elbow.

"James, say something. If you don't say anything, people will think you're angry."

Normally when James flew, he couldn't be bothered with the people around him. Even if someone tried to talk to him, he wouldn't respond. But this time, seeing that Sophia was in a good mood after leaving Emerald City, he decided to go along with her.

His cold expression softened a bit.

"It's fine, she's just a child. Besides, she was only joking."

At this moment, Faye spoke up at just the right time.

"Sir, you really look good when you smile. You should smile more. You only match Miss when you're smiling."

Hearing Faye's words, her father beside her was already on edge.

He was so scared his eyes kept rolling back. He was really worried that James might suddenly get angry. What if he flew into a rage on the plane?

When he had lived in Emerald City before, he'd always heard that James had a bad temper.

He never imagined that today on the plane, his daughter would provoke James.

Faye's father kept apologizing.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. Kids say the darndest things."

Before James could say anything, Sophia chimed in.

"Sweetheart, I think you're absolutely right. I'm a sunny and confident person, and only someone who's always smiling deserves to sit next to me."

Hearing this, Faye's father became even more nervous, because he was worried that Faye's words would cause James and Sophia to start arguing.

When he looked up at James, he was surprised to see James smile smugly.

James looked at Sophia with affection.

"Sophia, are you giving me a hint? I've received your subtle suggestion. I'll smile more from now on."

As soon as James finished speaking, Faye across from them laughed.

"Miss, your husband really does listen to you. But aside from not smiling much, your husband is pretty great in every other way."

Sophia found Faye even more adorable, then looked at Faye's father.

"Sir, you don't need to be nervous. Your daughter is very cute, and both Mr. Smith and I like her very much."

Hearing Sophia's words, Faye's father immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He reached out and patted Faye's little head.

"Faye, don't speak so carelessly. Even though Mrs. Smith likes you, you need to know your limits."