Chapter 478


    When Sophia woke up, she realized it was still early, and she was still nestled in udius'' arms.


    The sky outside had yet to turn bright, and the room was dark. She opened her eyes and waited for


    some time for her eyes to grow ustomed to the pitch-ck surroundings before she could vaguely


    make out his facial features.


    Afraid to wake him, she didn''t dare to move. Instead, she merely raised her hand and traced the outline


    of his face in midair. I wonder when we can see each other again after today.


    At that thought, Sophia felt a little heavy-hearted. Given a choice, I would like to apany him back


    to Moranta, but I need to stay here to help Alexander manage Odyssey.


    While she was lost in thought, udius stirred and gradually opened his eyes. The man gazed at her


    and reached out to touch her eyebrows. Then, he ced his hand on the back of her head and pressed


    gently while leaning down to kiss her forehead. "It''s still early. Why aren''t you sleeping?"


    Sophia didn''t respond and merely wrapped her arms around his waist to pull herself closer to him. She


    stuck her face against his chest and listened to his steady heartbeat as hot tears welled up in her eyes.


    Perhaps after experiencing the six-month-long solitary, Sophia hade to yearn for the intimacy and


    warmth they''d shared in the past few days tost longer.


    Reluctance to part with the charming man churned within her chest. She hadn''t felt that upset in many


    years. Maybe when a person has learned to be independent for too long and finally found a shoulder to


    lean on, they couldn''t help but want that situation tost forever.


    As long as udius was by her side, she would feel incredibly at ease, even if they were doing their


    own thing.


    However, he was leaving that day. The thought of them being thousands of miles apart and not


    knowing when they could meet again distressed her.


    Sensing Sophia''s silence, udius lifted his arm to stroke her hair and kept quiet as well, asionally


    lowering his head to kiss her.


    After about two minutes, she finally moved. She looked up at him and asked Genie to turn on the lights


    inside the room.


    Dazzled by the lights, Sophia squinted for a moment. After getting used to the bright environment, she


    reached for her phone nearby and checked the time. "It''s almost seven o''clock now."


    "Okay," he responded and gazed downward at her.


    Sophia was now wearing a faint smile as if the person who had been overwhelmed by sorrow while


    burying her face in his chest earlier wasn''t her.


    Sheposed herself and beamed at udius. "Shall we get up and prepare our breakfast?"


    "What do you want to eat?"


    Sophia contemted briefly before saying, "Let''s make something simple."


    udius'' flight was at eleven o''clock in the morning, after all.


    After saying that, she propped herself up on the bed. As soon as she sat up, soreness spread through


    her legs. Recalling what happenedst night, Sophia stole a nce at udius and felt her cheeks


    flushing instantaneously.


    She immediately averted her gaze, put on the slippers on the floor, and walked toward the bathroom to


    freshen up.


    By the time the two finished their breakfast, it was already past eight o''clock. The couple rested for a


    short while, and Sophia drove udius to the airport.


    Samuel knew udius would be returning to Moranta that day, so he also went to the airport to see the


    latter off.


    udius'' flight was at eleven o''clock in the morning, and they reached the airport around ten.


    Noticing Samuel, Sophia tactfully excused herself, temporarily giving the two men some time alone.


    udius watched her figure from behind until she disappeared around the corner before he finally


    looked away and nced at Samuel, who stood beside him. udius arched his brow slightly. "What''s


    the matter?"


    Samuel, who had nned to get emotional, caught himself after hearing udius'' words, which were


    laced with hints of disdain and indifference. Instead, he asked, "When will you return to the country?"


    "If everything goes well, next year."


    Samuel let out a sigh of relief. "I thought you were enjoying yourself abroad and didn''t want toe


    back."


    udius didn''t respond and merely cast a cold sidelong nce at him.


    Samuel, feeling somewhat guilty because the man was staring intently at him, snorted and said,


    "Actually, there''s something I need to tell you."


    "Mm?"


    "It''s not a big deal, but some have been talking nonsense recently, spreading rumors that I have a


    rtionship with Sophia. I''m just worried that you might misunderstand. I''ll feel so bad if you two


    quarrel because of me." After he finished his sentence, he sensed something was off with the way


    udius was looking at him.


    Panicked, Samuel hastily said, "No way. Don''t tell me you really suspected me?"


    udius scoffed. "You''re overthinking. Anyone with a bit of sense would know that Sophia''s taste in


    men isn''t that poor."


    Samuel suddenly sensed udius'' sarcasm and instantaneously became displeased. "Come on. I''m


    not that bad, you know? I''m still the scion of the Schmidt family, a wealthy and handsome bachelor.


    When I take a stroll outside, plenty of pretty girls would ask for my contact details."


    udius remained silent and merely regarded Samuel with a meaningful gaze, leaving thetter to


    comprehend its message.


    Samuel, who still perceived nothing but mockery in udius'' eyes, was rendered speechless. Why is


    he still as annoying as before, even after he lost his memories?


    Nevertheless, the bantering had somewhat diminished the sadness of parting.


    Samuel gazed at udius and patted thetter''s shoulder. "I heard many people are targeting you at


    Anndur too. Don''t hesitate to let me know if you need any help." Although his memories are gone,


    and he''s still as irritating as before, he is still my close friend for over thirty years. I will still lend him a


    helping hand when necessary. What can I say? I''m such a nice person, after all.


    udius looked at his watch and said to Samuel, "It''s already twenty minutes past ten."


    The contempt in his voice could not be more apparent. Samuel gritted his teeth but eventually


    suppressed his urge to fight with udius. "Fine. I''ll stop bothering you two."


    With that, he waved his hand and really turned around to leave.


    Sophia, who was at a small shop in the distance, saw Samuel''s retreating figure and slightly raised her


    brows. After paying the bill, she walked up to udius and beamed at him. "It''s about time. You should


    proceed with the security check and boarding now."


    udius looked down at her in silence. The next moment, he abruptly reached out to hold the back of


    her head and leaned down to kiss her lips.


    Sophia was taken aback, but after she regained her senses, she quickly wrapped her arms around his


    waist, stood on her tiptoes, and reciprocated his kiss.


    The airport was crowded and with people constantly moving around. However, the two continued to


    indulge in the passionate kiss as if no one else was around, turning many heads in their direction.


    Samuel, who had suddenly recalled something and retraced his steps, witnessed that scene. He


    stopped in his tracks approximately three meters away from the couple. He grinned at the sight of them


    and ultimately decided not to disturb the happy couple.


    The kisssted for about two minutes. When Sophia was released from his embrace, she was already


    a little out of breath. Holding onto udius, she panted while gazing up at him. The noise from the


    bustling crowd reverberated in the air, but the only sounds she could distinctively hear were his


    breathing and heartbeat.


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    Sophia blushed. Only after she regained herposure did she realize what she had done. She


    touched her burning cheeks and felt embarrassed all of a sudden.


    udius bored his eyes into her, his eyes full of tenderness. He caressed her face with hisrge


    hands.


    She grabbed his hands and smiled. "All right. It''s time for you to go through the security check."


    Facing the imminent separation, udius felt a wave of reluctance in his heart, but he restrained


    himself. He lowered his head to kiss her and whispered in her ear, "Wait for me."


    Staring at him with tears brimming in her eyes, Sophia nodded. "Okay."


    He took one final look at her before heading toward the security checkpoint.


    Soon, it was udius'' turn at the VIP security checkne. Before entering, he turned around to nce


    at Sophia. She was still rooted to her spot, beaming at him.


    However, that additional look had caused him to feel a heavy blow to his heart.


    Even though he hadn''t remembered many things, his feelings for Sophia washed over like water


    gushing out from a broken dam, uncontroble and overwhelming. I really do love her very much.