Chapter 341

Sophie was lost in Austin's perpetually gentle gaze, speechless. Whenever she was hurt or in pain, he was the one who comforted her. However, his constant kindness now felt like a heavy burden on her heart.

Noticing her silence, Austin offered support with a gentle touch and a reassuring smile.

"You should take it easy at home until your foot is better. Try not to walk too much," he advised.

Sophie managed a faint smile, though sleep remained elusive.

Sophie's intuition had always been keen. Upon leaving the hospital, she was immediately surrounded by a swarm of aggressive journalists, none from Paramount.

"Mrs. Carlson, Ms. Kerrigan is pregnant with Mr. Carlson's child. How do you plan to handle this?"

"Mrs. Carlson, do you hope that both the children lose their father and the warmth of a family?"

Question after question was hurled at her, causing Sophie's brows to furrow. She wasn't accountable for Vivienne's condition, yet the journalists pursued her with clearly malicious in