Chapter 79


    Chapter 79


    Valerie looked surprised. “What’s up?”


    “You know what, if you hadn’t saved me that day. I’d probably be six feet under by now. Gotta show


    my gratitude proper,” Sophia said.


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    Valerie chuckled nervously as she hurried to reassure her. “You’re doing great. And hey, no need


    for thanks from me. It was really no sweat. If it wasn’t me, someone else would’ve jumped in to lend


    a hand“


    “Anyway, you’re my lifesaver, no question” Sophia said earnestly, Valerie had left quickly after their


    brief conversation that morning, but Sophia had taken a liking to her. So, she started arriving early


    at the intersection, hoping to catch Valerie passing by on her way to work. Her persistence paid off,


    and now she held onto Valerie’s hand tightly, determined not to let her slip away easily.


    “What’s your name?” Sophia asked.


    valerie, always a softy for kind elderly


    derly people, immediately replied, “My name’s


    Valerie Warren


    “Valerie, huh? Nice name. I’m Sophia Russell, so just call me Sophia. The more Sophia looked at


    Valerie, the more she liked her. Valerie’s warm- hearted nature was a real gem, perfect for Matthew


    Valerie had no idea that in just a few minutes, Sophia had practically mapped out the cozy married


    life of her and Matthew,


    Concerned about Sophia’s hurried movements earlier, Valerie cautioned. “Sophia, the morning fog’s


    thick these days. Please watch your step. especially at busy intersections like this. It’s too risky.


    And after your fallst time, did your family take you to get checked out at the hospital?”


    Bringing that up right away got Sophia all worked up, ying the sympathy card. She dramatically


    lamented, “My family’s all caught up with work. Ain’t nobody got time for me.”


    Valerie, not catching on to any hidden agendas, felt genuinely upset for Sophia. “I mean, no matter


    how busy they are, they can’t just ditch you. You know what they say. Respect your elders, and


    things go smoothly. It’s like basic decency, right?”


    Seeing Valerie’s riled expression, Sophia worried she might have gone too far. She wanted


    Valerie’s sympathy to bring them closer, but if she made Valerie resent her grandson because of it,


    it could backfire. So she added, “But I can’t entirely me them either. There’s so much pressure in


    society nowadays, they have to hustle while they’re young. I get that mindset, really, It’s just


    sometimes, being alone gets to me, you know?”


    Valerie quicklyforted her. “Sophia, if you’re up for it you’re always wee to chat with me


    about anything.


    “Seriously?” Sophia’s little scheme worked like a charm.


    Valerie had no clue Sophia was trying to y her. Worried Sophia wouldn’t believe her offer,


    Valerie swiftly pulled out her phone to exclunge


    numbers with her.


    But Sophia was quite up–to–date about thetest trends. “Let’s just add each other on WhatsApp”


    “Sure, that works too, Valerie replied, thinking messaging would be way easier than calls


    It was a bit odd for someone Sophia’s age to be so tech–savvy. Sophia was somehow unique. She


    had this ssy vibe and all, Valerie figured she must’ve been pretty sharp in her day. She just


    couldn’t wrap her head around how Sophia’s family could ignore such a cool elder.


    With that in mind, Valerie became even more caring. “Sophia, if you need anything, just text me on


    WhatsApp. And please, don’t wait for me in the carly mornings. It’s getting colder, and catching a


    chill wouldn’t be good for your health.


    “Oh, got it.” Sophia said, then cheerfully rummaged through her linle floral purse and pulled out a


    sofi, rosy knitted scarf. “Valerie, I saw you on that scooter in the cold. The helmet hides your face,


    but your neck’s bare. So, I made this scarf for you. Consider it a thank–you gift fromst time. Take


    Valerie couldn’t say no to Sophia’s kindness. “Thanks, Sophia”


    With the scarf on and the clock ticking, Valerie waved goodbye and zoomed off on her scooter.


    As soon as Valerie left, the Grant family’s head butler, Harold Thompson approached Sophia. “Mrs.


    Grant, I’ve seen you knitting that scarf for the past few days. I thought it was for Mr. Matthew, not


    Miss Warren.”


    Sophia snorted derisively. “Matthew is stubborn as a mule. Knitting him a scarf would be a waste of


    my time.


    Harold, a longtime member of the Grant family, understood Matthew’s upbringing. He knew


    Matthew’s parents had passed early, and Sophia practically raised him herself. Despite her tough


    talk, he knew she cared for her grandson more than anything. She just wouldn’t admit it openly


    because she got a hard shell but a soft center.


    Harold grinned and said, “Since Miss Warren saved you, a generous reward would do just fine. Why


    go through the trouble of knitting a scarf?”


    “You wouldn’t get it,” Sophia said, watching Valerie leave with a grin. “She’s got a good heart. Cash


    might push her away. But andmade scarf!


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    That’s heartfelt gratitude and a bonding moment rolleil into one. Clever, right?”


    Harold felt a bit bewildered but couldn’t help but admire how Sophia was plotting for her


    grandson’s future marriage. Then, seeing Sophia about to leave, he quickly asked, “Are you


    heading home now. Mrs. Gram?”


    “Nope, I’m off to Noria Group Just thinking about Matthew gets me all fired up. I need to give him a


    good talking–to,” Sophia huffed as she climbed into the waiting limousine.


    Harold stifled a chuckle. Sophia acted all worked up, but he saw the gray scarf sticking out of the


    corner of her purse–the one clearly intended for her grandson


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