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Chapter 450

Author: Murphy
last update Last Updated: 2024-05-23 18:00:00
Sophie walked out of Luxford Tower. Cedric's Bentley was already parked downstairs as if he had perfectly timed her departure.

The car window rolled down, revealing Cedric's handsome face. His profound gaze, filled with affection and tenderness, was fixed on her for a few seconds before he got out of the car, walked around the front, and opened the passenger door.

Sophie frowned and hesitated for a second but ultimately walked toward him. Since she had promised Jeff to move back to the Carlson residence with Cherry, she had to get used to seeing Cedric all day long.

After she got in, Cedric got back in but did not ignite the engine immediately. Instead, he turned to her with a solemn expression. "Have you thought it through about moving back?"

"Yes. After picking up Grandpa from the hospital, I'll go home and pack my things," Sophie replied unconcernedly.

"Did you agree to move back—" Cedric subconsciously pursed his lips halfway through the sentence. He wanted to ask her if her a
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