Chapter 222

I followed Gerard into the kitchen, pouring myself a glass of water as I curiously asked, "What's for breakfast?" "Chicken soup," Gerard replied. "Ms. Holmes mentioned your stomach isn't in the best condition, so she suggested chicken soup to help with your digestion." As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at me. When he noticed my expression remained unchanged, he quietly sighed in relief. Since our first conversation, he had always avoided mentioning Sophia's name, but this was the first time he had directly spoken about her concern for me. Gerard couldn't understand the pain I felt, so whenever we interacted, he did his best not to bring up Sophia unless absolutely necessary. But today was different. This morning, before leaving the villa, Sophia had specifically asked Gerard to speak kindly about her in front of Joshua. So, he mentioned her concern for me. I pretended I hadn't heard and continued sipping the chicken soup in silence. Once I finished the entire bowl, I ex