Chapter 120 This Life I Belong Only to You
Sophia pressed her lips together and explained in a low voice, "I'm not angry."
"Really?"
Benjamin looked at Sophia skeptically, a hint of teasing flashing in his eyes. "Your lips are pouting, and you still say you're not angry?"
"They are not!" Sophia quickly covered her mouth and glared at him playfully.
"Alright, alright, I'll stop. Now can you tell me what happened?"
Benjamin stretched out his long arm, his large palm firmly grasping her slender, soft waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Her body suddenly lifted off the ground. Sophia couldn't help but cry out in surprise, instinctively wrapping her arms around Benjamin's neck.
When she came to her senses, Sophia found herself sitting on Benjamin's lap.
Benjamin's muscular chest was right in front of her. Sophia couldn't help but blush.
Sophia's fair, delicate face was tinged with a light pink, like a rose about to bloom, fresh and alluring.
Benjamin's eyes darkened, a glint flashing in their depths.
"Benjamin."
"What's wrong?"
Benjamin raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Sophia rarely called him by his name directly.
She must be really angry this time.
"Your childhood sweetheart is back."
Sophia glared at him fiercely, feeling both wronged and angry.
"What childhood sweetheart? When did I ever have a childhood sweetheart?" Benjamin's eyes were full of confusion.
He had been cold and distant since childhood. Forget about a childhood sweetheart—he didn't even have close childhood friends.
The only ones close to him were Alaric and Cillian.
"It's Magnolia. She personally said you two were childhood sweethearts!"
Benjamin's face darkened, a cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
"Magnolia is back?"
He didn't need to think hard to know whose idea this was.
Magnolia didn't have the guts to defy his decision, so it must have been Amelia who called her back.
But none of that mattered now.
The most important thing right now was to make his Sophia feel better.
"I didn't call her back. This has nothing to do with me." Benjamin explained in a low voice.
Sophia knew, of course, that this had nothing to do with Benjamin, but she still couldn't help being angry.
It felt like a cabbage she had carefully tended for so long was suddenly being eyed by another pig.
"Magnolia said if she hadn't gone abroad to study three years ago, you would have married her. Is that true?"
"No." Benjamin said decisively. "Before I met you, I never thought about marrying anyone."
Benjamin had always lived with the torment of illness. All the doctors had determined he wouldn't live past twenty-five.
How could he dare to hope for love?
Sophia's appearance broke through the silence that had surrounded his heart for over twenty years.
He never thought he could have the kind of feelings that normal people have.
And all of this was brought to him by Sophia.
"Sophia."
"What?"
"In this life, I belong only to you, and I will only love you."
Sophia leaned on Benjamin's shoulder, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.
"Then I'll believe you this once."
After Benjamin's confession, Sophia's mood immediately improved.
"Benjamin, I'm a very possessive person. If you dare to look at another woman even once, I'll..."
"You'll what?"
Benjamin raised his eyebrows.
Sophia pondered for a moment, then said, "I'll poke your eyes out."
Looking at the fiercely adorable Sophia, Benjamin was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"That harsh?"
"Are you scared now? If you're scared, then behave yourself. Listen to me, and I'll keep you safe for a hundred years!" Sophia's lips curved in a smile, a cunning light flashing in her eyes.
Benjamin was amused by Sophia's serious manner.
He promised earnestly, "That day will never come."
After comforting Sophia, Benjamin took her hand and went downstairs.
At this time, all the members of the White family were sitting at the dining table.
Amelia, who always followed the rules strictly, was acting unusually today, her face full of smiles.
She sat beside Magnolia, enthusiastically serving her food.
"Magnolia, eat more. Look how thin you've gotten."
"You probably couldn't get used to the food abroad, right? You've really suffered these three years."
"These are all dishes I specifically asked the kitchen to make. They're all your favorites."
Amelia spoke in a gentle voice, her well-maintained face full of tender smiles.
Her eyes looking at Magnolia were full of affection, as if Magnolia were her own daughter.
In contrast, Benjamin, the child Amelia had carried for ten months and given birth to, was treated like trash by her.
Looking at this scene, Alaric's face darkened, which was rare for him.
He put down his utensils, his gaze heavy as he watched Amelia and Magnolia, an inexplicable anger rising in his heart.
Magnolia noticed Alaric's gaze and showed a gentle, light smile.
"Alaric, long time no see. I've missed you all so much while I was abroad."
Alaric asked in a deep voice, "Why did you suddenly decide to come back? Didn't Benjamin tell you to stay abroad?"
Alaric didn't like Magnolia.
In the past, Magnolia was just an insignificant presence to him, and he didn't care about her at all.
But later, Magnolia actually set her sights on Benjamin.
Alaric could no longer like her after that.
Magnolia smiled unnaturally and explained in a low voice, "I heard that Amelia was sick. I was worried about her health, so I came back to check on her."
Hearing this, Amelia was deeply moved.
"Magnolia, that's so thoughtful of you. It's rare to see such filial devotion, always worrying about my health. Unlike some people who only know how to upset me..."
As soon as Amelia finished speaking, Benjamin walked into the dining room holding Sophia's hand.
The moment she saw him come in, the smile on Amelia's lips stiffened.
She didn't expect Benjamin to suddenly come down.
She wondered if he had heard what she just said.
But on second thought, so what if he heard? What could Benjamin do to her?
"Benjamin."
Magnolia looked up, excitement and joy flashing in her eyes.
Her voice was sweet and melodious, with an indescribable seductive quality that made people feel weak.
However, everyone present couldn't help but feel a chill.
Even the usually silent Lachlan couldn't help but frown.
His eyes looking at Magnolia were full of disapproval.
Everyone in the White family knew about Magnolia's feelings for Benjamin.
But Benjamin was already married.
For Magnolia to still use this coquettish and seductive tone was really inappropriate.
However, neither Magnolia nor Benjamin were under his control, so he couldn't say anything.
So he could only watch the show silently.
But Magnolia was completely unaware of this.
At this moment, her heart and eyes were full of Benjamin.
Benjamin's face turned cold, his icy gaze falling on her.
Seeing Benjamin look over, Magnolia's heart leaped with joy.
She shyly raised her hand, tucking the stray hair by her cheek behind her ear.
"Benjamin, come sit down. You must be hungry after a busy day."
Sophia poked her head out from behind Benjamin. "Ms. Belle, you seem to be sitting in my seat. Mrs. White values rules the most. Didn't she teach you basic dining etiquette?"
Magnolia froze, looking at Benjamin in panic.
"Benjamin, I didn't know this was Ms. Brown's seat. Ms. Brown, I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to."
Magnolia apologized with her words, but she remained sitting in the chair without moving.
Sophia narrowed her eyes and sneered inwardly.
"So does Ms. Belle know now?"