Chapter 175 She Smells Like His Mother


    Hugh''s face fell. He answered, "Tell Colin that we don''t need his help."


    Wade smiled, "All right, Mr. Pei. I will ry the message to Mr. Li. I''ll leave you be then, Mr. Pei and


    Miss Lo. Take care, Miss Lo."


    "Thank you, Mr. Ji. Take care, " Sophia returned a smile.


    Hugh showed Wade out. As they left the ward, Sophia''s indifferent expression copsed. She felt a


    sudden ache spread from her left chest.


    After so many years, she still felt heartbroken whenever she was reminded of Colin, especially when he


    did things like sending Wade over.


    In the afternoon, Sophia left the hospital. Hugh escorted her to the Lo''s House, and left her alone as


    she requested.


    A Country was big. One could hardlye across people he or she knew, but it wasn''t big enough for


    such encounters not to happen.


    Four weeks after the dinner, Sophia hadn''t met Colin again.


    However, when she went to the clothing shop in herpany''s shopping mall for work, she ran into


    Wendy and... Colin''s son...


    Inside the shop, Sophia was carefully cing her designs on the mannequins. Suddenly, a familiar


    voice spoke, "Sophia."


    In excitement, she quickly turned around and saw Wendy smiling at her.


    Right beside her, a cute boy caught Sophia''s eye.


    She stared at the boy, as he and Wendy approached her.


    After a closer look, Sophia was certain that the boy was Colin''s child because he had Colin''s features.


    The boy was staring at Sophia, too. His big eyes looked directly into hers. Somehow, Sophia''s heart


    started to throb.


    A strange feeling took over her. Sophia crouched down in front of the little boy, gazed into his eyes, and


    said, "Hello there..."


    "Hello, auntie. Have I met you before?" The boy greeted back.


    Sophia''s heartbeat quickened. She shed a smile, "Have we? You seem familiar, too. I must have


    seen you somewhere before."


    But Sophia knew it was her first time to see Colin''s boy.


    Wendy stood aside quietly, watching their interaction with amazement. It must be the natural


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    connection between a mother and a son that was pulling them together.


    "Auntie, why are your eyes turning red?" Ambrose curiously asked. The woman seemed so familiar, but


    he couldn''t recall where exactly he had met her.


    Hearing that, Sophia hurriedly blinked back her tears.


    She snuffled, but tried to smile, "Really? Are my eyes red? It must be the lighting here. Don''t mind it.


    Let''s talk about you. What is your name, young man?"


    "My name is Ambrose Li. What should I call you, auntie?"


    Ambrose... What a beautiful name. Sophia smiled and said, "I''m Sophia Lo. You can call me Aunt


    Sophia."


    "Great! Aunt Sophia, I like you! Could you give me a hug?"


    That was a very straightforward request. Sophia was amused. She held the boy into her arms.


    Ambrose was fit, but it was a little difficult for Sophia to pick him up. She praised him, "You are so


    strong, little one!"


    "Of course! Grandpa and I go running every morning!" Ambrose wrapped his arms around Sophia''s


    neck and buried his face into her shoulder. He sniffed her and was immediately drawn to her.


    He felt like he had known her from a long time back. And she smelled so nice, unlike Aunt Dorothy...


    "Sophia, do you like this child?" Wendy''s voice brought them back from their thoughts.


    Sophia hurriedly put the boy down. She hesitated before she spoke because she was not sure how she


    should address Wendy, "Umm...Aunt Wendy, Colin''s son is very cute."


    Did her opinion even matter? This boy was Colin''s child, more specifically, Colin and Dorothy''s child. It


    didn''t matter whether she liked the boy or not.


    Wendy was not surprised. She said, "I know, right? if you like this child, you can visit us from time to


    time. Colin is busy with work. Ambrose alwaysins hisck ofpanions."


    Sophia''s eyes widened with surprise. Didn''t Wendy hate her? Didn''t she dislike her?


    She had brought so many troubles to her son and so many scandals to the Li n...


    Wendy smiled as she took Sophia''s hand. "I am always on your side, Sophia. Will you pay us a visit?"


    She couldn''t tell Sophia the truth just yet, but she wished that they could spend time together.


    "But Colin..." Sophia hesitated. And Dorothy. How could she allow Sophia to visit her child?


    "It''s alright. Colin is at work during the day. Hees back home after 9 o''clock in the evening. You


    can visit us during weekends. Little Brody here goes to kindergarten on weekdays."


    Sophia was touched, "Sure. I will." But not long after, her grateful smile faded from her face. She


    murmured an apology, "I am so sorry... Auntie."


    Wendy red at her, "Why are you saying sorry? Did you ever betray Colin?"


    Sophia quickly shook her head, "No, of course not. But I... I''ve brought shame to the Li n..."


    "So did the gossipmongers... They are merely self-proimed braggarts."


    Sophia wanted to cry. She didn''t feel worthy of Wendy''s kindness. Suddenly, she recalled something


    and asked, "Auntie... Why didn''t you answer my call that night?"


    "What? When did you call?" Wendy was shocked. Colin had forbidden her from calling Sophia.


    Every time when she wanted to call Sophia, Colin would lose his temper, so she looked forward to


    Sophia calling her instead.


    Sophia told her that she called Wendy but her call was rejected and her number blocked. Wendy


    remained silent for a while and cursed, "That brat! He told me it was a prank call!"


    ... After hearing that, Sophia felt a little sad. Colin must have hated her a lot...


    "Sophia, don''t give up. Colin still cares for you. I can tell from his behavior." Wendy held Sophia''s hand


    and solemnly assured her.


    Sophia shook her head. She was fully aware that Colin did not care for her anymore. And even if he


    did, he was already engaged to Dorothy. There was nothing she could do.


    Ambrose didn''t understand much of their conversation, but he knew that Sophia was sad. Tofort


    her, he held Sophia by her sleeve and asked, "Aunt Sophia, can I invite you to dinner?"


    Hearing what he said, Sophia smiled. "Sure, but the dinner is on me."


    After making dinner ns, they bade goodbye to each other. Sophia went back to work, and when she


    finished, it was already 6 o''clock in the evening.


    Sophia quickly packed her things up and headed toward the amusement park. That was the meeting


    ce Ambrose had chosen.


    When she arrived at the park, Wendy and Ambrose were already inside. The young chap spotted


    Sophia as she appeared. He let out a cheerful yell, "Aunt Sophia! I am here!"


    Sophia smiled and trotted to them. Wendy chuckled, "He couldn''t wait to see you. How was work?"


    "Pretty good, auntie. Now, Little Brody, what do you want to eat for dinner?" Sophia smiled and asked.


    Ambrose hopped off the bumper car. He said, "What do you want, Aunt Sophia? Ladies first!"