Chapter 297
Sophia Sullivan’s gaze stilled.
A small eatery near campus.
Ethan Roscente would actually come to a place like this.
He’d only reluctantly visited a few times when he was pursuing her.
After they became official, he never set foot in one again.
But the next second, her pupils constricted sharply.
The woman in Ethan's arms…
It was actually Fiona Valentine?
Their intimate posture.
Clearly a couple.
When did they get together?
It wasn't that Sophia still had feelings for her ex.
It was purely…
Everyone loves gossip.
She would have reacted this way no matter who it was.
After all…
A juicy piece of gossip right in front of you. Who could resist?
Fiona followed Ethan's line of sight.
Seeing Sophia, she immediately smiled.
She walked over, holding the man's arm.
"What a coincidence, Sophia. I didn't expect to run into you here."
Sophia raised an eyebrow.
Sophia?
Were they that close?
But you don't hit someone who's smiling at you.
She curved her lips slightly. "Yeah."
And then nothing more.
Fiona's smile stiffened slightly. "Let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Ethan Roscente."
She affectionately held the man's arm.
"This is my classmate, Sophia Sullivan."
Sophia was speechless.
Did she ask?
Just launching into introductions?
Thanks a lot.
"Fiona, there are free tables inside."
The meaning was clear: Don't stand here. Go sit over there.
Pfft—
Sebastian Evans laughed.
From the moment Ethan walked in with the woman in his arms, he had a look of watching a good show.
He originally planned to quietly enjoy the drama.
But Sophia's bluntness amused him.
"Ahem! Sophia, give Mr. Roscente and his new girlfriend some face. Invite them to sit with us."
Sophia's mouth twitched. "Seriously? Are you for real?"
They were at a table for two.
They'd barely fit three by adding a chair.
Add two more?
Are you kidding?
She smiled slightly and looked at Fiona. "Sorry, we're full. There's no room. Those are all tables for two over there. You should go there."
Fiona fell silent.
Ethan wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer.
"Let's go. We'll sit over there."
Fiona replied softly, "Okay."
She appeared calm.
But the man's hand on her waist was burning hot.
Her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.
Sebastian curved his lips. "Come on, let's keep eating. Where were we?"
Ryan Sullivan reminded him, "Reinforcement bar specifications."
"Right, reinforcement bars. Different manufacturers, different specs. The differences are huge…"
Sophia listened intently.
As if those two had never appeared.
The facts proved they truly didn't stir any emotion in her.
It wasn't until they finished eating and went to pay.
And saw those two again.
That Sophia remembered this whole thing.
Ethan had one arm around Fiona.
Her white scarf was draped over his other arm.
What a perfect couple.
The envy of everyone.
Ethan asked, "Do you have any band-aids?"
Fiona was wearing new high heels.
Her heels were rubbed raw.
While the front desk was getting the band-aids.
He tucked the stray hairs by her cheek behind her ear.
He asked gently, "Does it hurt?"
Fiona was stunned.
Her heart felt like it had been struck.
"N-No, it doesn't…"
Ethan chuckled. "You're still toughing it out even though it's bleeding. Don't do this next time. Tell me if it hurts."
"…Okay." Fiona looked into his deep, affectionate eyes.
How she wished this wasn't an act.
"Sir, the band-aids." The front desk staff handed them over.
Ethan took them.
He knelt down right in front of everyone.
And personally applied the band-aid to Fiona's heel.
The woman's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
Watching his considerate demeanor.
She almost drowned in this tenderness.
But the moment the man turned his back to Sophia.
She clearly saw the tenderness in his eyes vanish instantly.
Leaving only coldness.
Fiona immediately sobered up.
She clenched her hands into fists.
She didn't even feel the pain of her nails digging into her palms.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
"What a coincidence, running into you again. Are you finished eating too?" Fiona spoke with a smile.
Sophia replied indifferently, "Yeah."
Ryan took out cash to pay.
Ethan scanned the code to pay.
Both parties settled their bills one after the other.
They walked out of the shop one after another.
Fiona held onto Ethan's arm, her tone soft and coquettish. "Will you wait for me? I need to pop into the convenience store next door to get something."
"Do you want me to come with you?"
"No, no need. Just wait here for me."
Ethan smiled dotingly. "Okay."
Sebastian and Ryan went to the parking lot to get the car.
Sophia stood at the shop entrance waiting for them.
Then, Ethan suddenly spoke. "I didn't expect to run into you here."