Chapter 74 Overflowing Compassion

Chapter 74: Chapter 74 Overflowing CompassionSophie Smith knew she couldn’t out-talk Asher Land. Perhaps she should slowly get used to it—used to Asher Land’s tone of voice, his domineering and overbearing personality, everything about him—until he got bored of her.

"I want to get out of the car."

She didn’t know why, but a wave of nausea suddenly surged in her heart. Maybe she had eaten something bad at noon, and the cramped car felt a bit stuffy. She wanted to get some fresh air.

Asher Land steadily parked the car by the roadside. Sophie opened the door and swiftly ran to a nearby trash can.

"Ugh..." She dry-heaved, wishing she could just pull her stomach out.

"What’s wrong?" Asher Land asked anxiously while patting her back.

"I’m fine. I just ate something bad at noon."

Asher was still a bit worried and insisted on taking her to the hospital.

"Really, I’m fine. Just give me a bottle of water."

Asher rushed back to the car only to find there was no water.

"Wait a few minutes, there’s a vending machine up ahead, I’ll get some for you."

Sophie watched Asher’s retreating figure, and her emotions turned complex. One second he was mocking her coldly, but the next he wasn’t so annoying, showing care and concern for her.

"Why am I thinking so much?" Sophie shook her head. "He’s just suddenly overflowing with sympathy."

Asher Land strode back, handing her the water.

"You should head back. It’s not far from home, I can walk, I’m a bit carsick." Sophie took a sip of water, her face slightly pale.

"I’ll walk with you."

"What?"

"Can’t understand human speech?"

Asher walked ahead alone. Sophie sighed helplessly and had to stride to catch up.

"Can you slow down a bit?"

Asher stopped, stepped back a few paces, and grabbed her hand. Sophie struggled to free herself, but after a few seconds, she gave up.

"That’s better."

Asher was very pleased with her reaction. It was only a ten-minute walk, but it took them almost an hour. They stopped and started, with him holding her small hand, giving her a momentary illusion, as if they were a couple madly in love.

When they got home, before they even entered, Asher received a call from the company. It seemed he had to rush over again.

"Will you be coming back here tonight?" Sophie asked, immediately regretting it.

"I mean, if you’re busy, you don’t need to come over." She quickly explained.

"What if I’m not busy?"

Not busy would be better if he didn’t come...

"If you’re not busy, just do as you please," Sophie said helplessly.

Asher smiled slightly, pulling her into his arms. A long, passionate kiss swept over her, making Sophie feel like she could hardly breathe, and only then did he let her go.

"Wait for me, I’ll definitely come back tonight."

Sophie couldn’t help but lament in her heart, heaven knows how much she hoped he said he wouldn’t be back.

Asher hurried to the company and walked towards his office. The door was ajar, and inside came some unsavory sounds.

"Baby, you’re so hot, I love you to death."

The voice sounded somewhat familiar.

Asher swung the door open, startling the two tangled up in his office.

"Sneaking around in my office? You’ve got some nerve," Asher stood at the door, coldly eyeing the disheveled man and woman on his desk.

"Oh, Asher, long time no see, why didn’t you announce yourself before coming in?" a flippant male voice responded.