Chapter 745


    Sophia headed to the cosmetic hospital to have the doctors there take a look at her. Sure enough, it was


    the best facility in the world for her to recover from her scars. After her appointment, they said that they


    would do their best, but there was a problem only which Cethos had—the new year was around the


    corner.


    All the slots for surgeries were fully booked and the doctors had applied for their annual leaves to return


    home for their family reunion. The fastest that they could arrange for her was after the new year


    celebrations.


    Once they agreed on a date for the surgery, Cooper left with Sophia.


    When she passed by the waiting area, she heard a nurse calling out. “Sarah West. Is Sarah West here?


    You can have the treatment to remove your stretch marks now.”


    Upon hearing the name ‘Sarah West’, Sophia turned, only to see a woman’s back as thetter walked


    to the operation room.


    As Sophia’s operation was scheduled to be after the new year, she needed to stay in Cethos for another


    month. If they stayed in a hotel, she would be bored, so Linus offered his property in Bayside City that


    was conveniently located near amenities and tourist spots while being located next to the ancient


    Imperial Pce. On top of that, it was within a close distance to the hospital, so she could stay there with


    him and Cooper. Linus had already arranged for people to tidy the ce up.


    As soon as she heard that it was situated next to the ancient Imperial Pce, she was excited to head


    there.


    Since the ancient Imperial Pce museum was about to close for the new year celebrations, she had to


    quickly make a visit.


    Hence, they moved out from the hotel to the property that Linus owned—Vi No. 2 at the Imperial.


    Even though he had left for many years, the mansion was always under his name. Throughout the years,


    the price of the properties in that area had significantly increased in value, especially since the Imperial


    was located right below the ancient Imperial Pce. Furthermore, it was close to the elite schools, which


    caused the property prices to skyrocket to the point where even he felt a chill down his spine.


    Around five years ago, when Michael had bequeathed the vi to him, it only cost 120 million. However,


    its current value rose to billions due to the real estate transactions at the Imperial. You really can’t predict


    anything with the properties of Bayside City.


    As the car spun around the ancient Imperial Pce, Sophia still acted like a countrywoman who came to


    the city for the first time. Impressed by what she saw, she eximed, “Wow! What beautiful architecture!


    Dad, uncle, look! It’s beautiful!”


    Cooper remained indifferent throughout the entire journey as he felt that Linus deliberately offered to host


    them in his property. After all, Michael also lived at the Imperial.


    However, after knowing that Linus had a mansion with convenient amenities, she insisted on staying


    there for a few days.


    When the car arrived at the neighborhood and their identities were verified, they were able to enter the


    compound.


    After Sophia looked at the other mansions through the car window, she was again shocked. Every


    mansion has a different style! There are styles of ssical garden, hard rock, luxury, the local Cethos,


    and a countryside vibe, which was what Linus’ mansion is.


    When they passed by Vi No. 8, she noticed that there was meat being hung in the garden of the


    castle-like vi. Hence, she quickly asked, “Dad, why are they hanging meat outside?”


    After looking at it, Cooper replied, “That is called sausages. Cethosian folks make their own sausages for


    the new year and it has to be dried outside so that it tastes delicious.”


    Upon looking at the sausages, she licked her lips. I’m sure it’s delicious…


    Linus seemed to read her mind and smiled. “Since we are staying here for some time, I’ll make some


    too.”


    After moving into his house, he started to prepare sausages, just as promised. Since they would spend


    the new year in Cethos, they should make the most out of their stay.


    The next day, he went to purchase the ingredients to make the sausages.


    Sophia visited the ancient Imperial Pce in the morning and saw Linus making the sausages himself


    when she returned home in the afternoon. Then, she quickly went over to have a look. Upon noticing his


    experienced hands as he made them, she could not help but ask, “Uncle Linus, where did you learn to


    make sausages?”


    He lowered his head to look at the meat with mncholy. “A friend taught me.”


    “I would like to learn! Uncle Linus, why don’t you teach me?”


    Since she was enthusiastic about learning to make sausages, he taught her a bit. Even though she had


    lost her memories, she still had her instincts and quickly learned the techniques.


    He decided to whip up something delicious after they finished making the sausages. The moment he


    arrived in Cethos, he had an unforgettable memory about the dishes. Since he was unable to sample


    Cethosian dishes when he returned home, he learned how to make them himself.


    Linus found the kimchi barrel that he kept a few years ago and Sophia was the one who gave him the


    vinegar back then. After he took it, he realized that it had not expired since the temperature in the vi


    was regted. Even though it was now winter, the vinegar still tasted good. On top of that, there were


    fresh cabbages that were recently left to soak in the liquid and the water had notpletely dried. It


    seemed like there were people continuously visited to take care of everything in the vi.


    A housekeeper arrived at Vi No. 8 at that moment. Even though there was no one living in Vi No. 2


    anymore, she often came over to clean the ce. Whenever the cleaning crew saw that the barrel of


    kimchi was empty, they often replenished it.


    “Mr. Michel, my boss has been staying at home these days,” she said. “Feel free toe over from time


    to time.”


    Linus replied, “Definitely.”


    Once the housekeeper left, Sophia asked in curiosity. “Who lives in Vi No. 8? Is it your friend?”


    He replied while cutting the vegetables, “Yup, he’s a friend.”


    However, when he spoke, he could not bring himself to look into her eyes.


    Even though Linus was cooking, he bought a lot of takeouts as well—roast duck, vegetables and pickles.


    WIth the few dishes that he prepared, the table was full of food.


    Sophia happily cooked a dish and asked Cooper to give it a taste. “Dad, I made your favorite dish!”


    Not only was he delighted to hear that, he was so moved that he almost cried. My daughter knows how


    to cook for me now! She even knows what dish I like! How thoughtful!


    Hence, he sat down and picked up the prepared cutleries as he waited for her dish.


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    She brought a dish to the table while saying, “Dad, here’s your favorite minced meat with eggnt!”


    Cooper was speechless upon hearing that.


    Both Linus and Sophia prepared many dishes for the three of them to eat together.


    However, Cooper did not have an appetite—partly due to the minced meat with eggnt. He couldn’t


    bring himself to look at the dish as he felt that it came from a suspicious source.


    Meanwhile, she happily ate everything. To her, everything was delicious.


    Upon looking at his daughter and younger brother, Cooper suddenly felt a surge of euphoria. Maybe this


    is what they call family ties. I’ve never experienced this up until now.


    While they ate, the rm outside was triggered. Shae then entered the dining room and reported, “Linus,


    there is an adult Siberian husky at the door.”


    With the fork still in her mouth, Sophia asked, “Uncle Linus, what’s a Siberian husky?”


    She could not remember anything when she regained consciousness. Quinton was the one who taught


    her everything—including eating and speaking. Hence, she could no longer recognize the different dog


    breeds.


    Linus patiently replied, “It’s a type of husky, which is owned by my neighbor. It used to frequently visit for


    some food, so I’m sure that it was attracted by the smell of our dishes.”


    He then asked Shae to open the door. Once it was opened, an enthusiastic husky charged into the room


    like a gust of wind with a howl as it ran toward Sophia and circled her with a wagging tail. It even wanted


    to stand up and give her a peck.


    “Oh, it’s you! You’re off work now!” Sophia recognized it the moment she looked at the dog—it was the


    husky she petted in the pet store earlier. Then, she surveyed its beautiful cor with its name engraved


    on it. “So, your name is Judge! Hello, Judge the doggie!”