Chapter 280


    Ring!


    The bell rang, and the teacher entered the ssroom with some books and teaching materials. Faye had


    no choice but to retreat, whereas Sophia got to continue with ss.


    After ss, as the ss representative for the Economics Cohort, Sophia had to submit the ss’


    economics assignments to Quinton’s office.


    After arriving at the office and handing in the assignments, she took the chance to ask Quinton some


    difficult questions she had regarding the subject.


    He cleared her doubt patiently as well.


    After they discussed the questions, Sophia started packing her things to leave. However, Quinton asked


    her suddenly, “Sophia, do you need me to help you apply for legal aid? I know a few well-known people


    in the legal profession in Bayside City.”


    Sophia gazed at him in puzzlement.


    Why would I apply for legal aid out of the blue?


    Quinton hesitated before exining, “I heard your father sold you off to an old and ugly man for 80,000…


    This is not legal in the eyes of thew. If you are ready, I can get someone to help you with your divorce.”


    Ah, he’s referring to this matter.


    Sophia had the urge to burst outughing.


    She answered him, “Thank you, professor, but I have a good rtionship with my husband. He is not old,


    nor ugly. In fact, he is quite handsome!”


    Sophia blushed contentedly when she thought of Michael.


    The office door cracked open at that moment. A nimble and small head peeked through the crack, and


    his eyes darted around the room. He immediately caught sight of Sophia.


    When Sophia saw the small head peeking through the crack, she giggled whilementing, “Besides, I


    have an adorable and handsome son! Just look at how happy I am!”


    Nathan dashed into the office straight away. He seemed to have heard some rumors in university today,


    and so he held onto Sophia’s leg tightly, as if afraid that she might leave him anytime.


    Quinton did notment further upon witnessing this scene.


    Nathan took Sophia’s hand on the way to the cafeteria for lunch. He did not loosen his grip along the


    way.


    Today, I heard my ssmates iming my dad was involved in the trading of women. It is against the


    law, and if someone lodged a police report, the policemen would arrest my dad, whereas my mom would


    be sent back to her original family.


    If that were to happen, I would immediately be an orphan!


    Michael specifically prepared a private canteen for them just so that they could take a nap in the hostel


    after their meal in the private canteen. However, Sophia still preferred to eat in the student cafeteria. I still


    have lots of money in my meal card!


    On their way to the cafeteria, Stanley came barging at them ferociously and unexpectedly while blocking


    their way.


    “Sophie, did you read the messages I sent you yesterday?! My uncle is truly not a good husband. You


    will be chased out of the house sooner orter if you stay together with him! Besides, my uncle has been


    in love with someone else from the very beginning. You are just his mistress if you stay with him. Is this


    what you want?”


    Sophia acted as if she did not grasp what he meant. Instead, she walked around him while continuing


    moving forward. Nevertheless, Nathan understood him, and he red at Stanley viciously.


    He entered revenge mode in silence. Once I am grown, and Stanley bes old, I will beat him into a


    pulp!


    Stanley caught up to Sophia while borating, “My uncle is a yboy; in fact, he is the biggest yboy


    on earth. I’m telling you—you will regret it in the future if you stay together with him. It’s best for you to


    leave him as soon as possible! Don’t worry; if you are scared of my uncle, you can just tell me. I will help


    you get a divorce safely. If my uncle refuses to divorce you, I’ll get Old Master Fletcher involved, and I’ll


    expose Uncle Michael for being involved in trading women. I’m sure Old Master Fletcher will teach him a


    lesson!”


    Sophia was still unmoved.


    Divorce?


    The thought crossed my mind once upon a time, butter on, I stopped thinking about it. Even if there’s


    no love between Michael and me, I believe we can stay together with the support of other factors, for


    example money, and now, Nate. Nate is still so young; he cannot not have a mom!


    I have suffered through poverty, where I was starving and cold. Even if Michael doesn’t love me, at least


    he is able to provide afortable life for me. He provides the materialistic foundation for me to pursue


    my dreams. What else can I possiblyin about? As long as Michael doesn’t bring it up, I will never


    get a divorce.


    Stanley was so anxious that he pointed Sophia in the face while reprimanding her, “Sophia, are you such


    a cheap person? You clearly know that my uncle loves another woman, but you are still willing to be with


    him blindly. What is the point of doing that? Can’t you grow a backbone and stand up for yourself? It


    seems that I have misjudged you!”


    Stanley left in a hurry, whereas Sophia held Nathan’s hand, and they both walked to the cafeteria in


    silence.


    Backbone? Haha, what is that?


    I lost my backbone when I was forced into a dead-end. I just want to live well. I am in love with Michael,


    and he is able to provide afortable life for me. These two factors are more than enough to make me


    happy. What else could I ask for? Should I expect him to love me? Why would I ask for it if I know that I


    would never receive it?


    Nathan noticed Sophia’s upset expression, and so he tugged against her hand while asking, “Are you


    nning to divorce dad?”


    Sophia burst outughing. “What a silly thing to say. Why would I divorce your dad? Your dad is so


    handsome. Where would I find another husband who is as handsome as your dad?”


    Nathan mulled over her answer. That’s true. My dad may be a psychopath, but his good looks and


    wealth are unparalleled. Sophia wouldn’t be able to find a better husband even if she were to divorce


    him. In that case, I am relieved.


    Many people witnessed this interlude; Richard was one of them.


    It feels like I don’t understand Sophia anymore.


    She seems quite close with Stanley Fletcher, but Stanley already has an official girlfriend, whereas Joel


    has Irene, and so Sophia seems to be the mistress. However, based on what just happened, Stanley and


    Sophia just broke up. Furthermore, there is Tyler. Is he a boy toy she keeps on the side? It is possible,


    since Joe sold her off to an ugly old man. It’s reasonable for her to have a boy toy on the side to ease her


    emotional instability.


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    Richard dropped by the university to sort out some courses, and he wasn’t expecting to witness a quarrel


    between Stanley and Sophia. He observed them from afar, and so he did not hear the actual


    conversation. However, he saw Stanley pointing at Sophia right in the face furiously, so he was positive


    they broke up.


    Now that Sophia has broken her ties with the Fletchers, it may very well be my chance now…


    I would truly like to know who is the person supporting Sophia from behind. The signs indicate that the


    person is beyond rich.


    Joe merely supplied a sperm twenty years ago; twenty yearster, he sold Sophia off in a rush for


    money. There is no family connection nor affection between the two of them, so what gives him the right


    to take over that asset?


    If I were to take over thatrge amount of assets…


    Unbeknownst to everybody, apart from Richard, Michael was also observing the scene.


    Gemma’s pinhole robot was broadcasting the scene live for him. Upon listening to Stanley spouting


    nonsense, Michael wanted nothing more than to crawl into the screen and rip him apart!


    How did Stanley conclude that I am still hung up on Irene? What makes me seem like a yboy? Did he


    forget who gave him his pocket money? Did he forget who took him in all those years ago when he was


    penalized in the army for entering the inte café during his military training, and waster beat up and


    kicked out of the house by Old Master Fletcher? Was it Irene Weber? Heh.


    There are all sorts of factors and unknown threats outside, but I have Stanley trying to drive a wedge


    between us from within. Michael felt a suffocating pressure against his shoulders.


    After ss in the afternoon, it was time for Sophia to return home, whereas Nathan constantly kept close


    to her because he was afraid she might change her mind any second. They arrived at the entrance of the


    university when a Cayenne showed up suddenly. The next thing they knew, Joe got out of the car.


    He shed Sophia a scary grin when he saw her. “My obedient daughter and grandson, I have waited for


    the both of you for a very long time. Let’s go. Follow me home!”


    I’m sure my son-inw will show up if his wife and son are in my hands!