Chapter 344
Alexander Laurent considered for a moment.
"Gray."
Sophia Sullivan's eyes lit up.
It was just as she had thought!
Alexander nodded to the salesperson. "This set. I'll take it."
He changed back into his own clothes.
Sophia pointed to his collar. "This isn't folded right."
He adjusted it.
It still wasn't lying flat.
Sophia reached out and fixed it for him.
The man was very tall.
She had to rise onto her toes.
The distance between them closed instantly.
They were close enough to feel each other's breath.
The faint scent of her perfume drifted over.
Alexander's heart skipped a beat.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
He could feel it clearly.
Those slender hands were adjusting his collar.
Her warm fingertips occasionally brushed against his skin.
Sending a faint, electric tingle through him.
...
Sylvia Laurent had plans for dinner.
It was still early.
She decided to browse the mall first.
After buying her own things, she had the driver take them to the car.
She went up to the fifth floor alone.
She intended to buy something for Frederick and her three sons.
What else could she do when her husband and sons were all bachelors?
She browsed several stores but didn't see anything suitable.
She was gradually losing interest.
She was walking aimlessly.
Suddenly, a suit in a window display caught her eye.
She stopped to take a closer look.
Then, through the glass, she saw two people inside the store.
Wasn't that her youngest son, Alexander?
And there was a woman with him!
Sylvia stared, frozen in place.
What shocked her even more was when the woman turned around.
Revealing a familiar face.
It was that Sophia Sullivan from the tea ceremony class!
Sylvia instinctively moved closer for a better look.
Her nose smacked hard into the glass.
The pain made her gasp.
Now she had to accept reality.
The woman with Alexander was indeed Sophia Sullivan!
Previous suspicions flooded her mind.
She had seen her in the building where her son rented an apartment.
Her son eating alone but with two sets of utensils.
An extra lunchbox suddenly appearing in the kitchen.
A storm of doubt and alarm rose within Sylvia.
Was her son already dating this woman?
How serious was it?
Did she have ulterior motives?
Countless questions swirled in her head.
A sense of losing control enveloped her.
Sylvia quietly hid to the side to continue observing.
"All done, Professor."
Sophia withdrew her hand and took a step back.
Alexander thanked her quietly.
The salesperson handed over the packaged suit. "Your clothes and card, sir."
Alexander took them.
They left the store together.
"Thank you, please come again—"
Afraid of being seen, Sylvia quickly ducked into a fire stairwell.
When she peeked out again, they were already gone.
She stamped her foot in frustration.
The impact jarred her ankle painfully.
Even her shoes were against her!
...
Sylvia couldn't find them because they had entered a shoe store next door.
Sebastian Evans was waiting on a sofa.
His long legs were crossed as he played on his phone.
He looked up and saw Sophia enter.
A smile immediately appeared on his face.
Sophia carefully selected the leather shoes.
She considered both comfort and style.
Remembering the elderly gentleman with the cane.
Impeccably dressed in a waistcoat.
Exuding a British gentleman's aura.
He likely had exacting tastes.
She chose with extra care.
Alexander went to the restroom midway.
Sophia quickly picked out two pairs.
"I think these two are both good. Which one would you prefer, Sebastian?"
Sebastian directly pulled out his card. "We'll take both. Grandpa will love anything you choose."
Sophia was skeptical. "Is it that simple?"
"You'll know when you meet them yourself one day."
"I'd like to visit. They seemed very kind..."
Sebastian's gaze softened.
While the salesperson was packing the shoes, Sebastian poured Sophia a cup of tea.
Noticing the water was cold, he asked for hot water.
Only then did he hand it to her.
"Have some hot tea."
"Thank you." Sophia took the cup.
Her eyes were still on the shelves.
She wanted to buy a pair for David Sullivan too.
Sebastian watched her. "More water?"
Sophia shook her head. "No, thank you."
He stood up and took the empty cup from her.
This scene was witnessed by Irene Valdemar as she passed by.
She first raised an eyebrow but wasn't particularly surprised.
She knew her son had his fun over the years.
Sebastian had good judgment; he played around but never got serious.
So she, as his mother, never interfered much.
He probably had a new girlfriend again.
Irene paused, then stepped back outside the store.
She didn't plan to disturb her son.
But the next scene surprised her.
Her usually proud son was personally pouring tea for a woman.
He considerately handed it to her.
And took the empty cup from her after she finished.
Such an attentive, gentle attitude.
It was completely unlike the Sebastian she knew!
Irene couldn't help but frown.
Playing was fine, but getting serious was not.
She scrutinized the woman.
Sebastian's body blocked the view, making her features unclear.
But her figure and bearing were outstanding.
Her dress sense was also very tasteful.
Irene checked the time.
Remembering her appointment, she turned to leave.
She trusted her son knew which women were for marrying.
And which were only for fun.
...
Irene arrived at the restaurant.
She found Sylvia was already there.
Staring blankly into space.
She sat down and teased, "Who upset you?"
Sylvia jolted back to reality. "When did you get here? You scared me. It's nothing..."
"That sounds fake. Let's order and talk over food."
The food arrived quickly.
But Sylvia had little appetite. "I just saw my son with a woman."
"What a coincidence? I saw my son with a woman too."
"?"