Chapter 104
Changing only for her (Sophie and Tristan)
Chapter 104 Bridal Carry
Just when Willow thought she was done for, Sophie finally released her grip on the formerâs neck.
âRemember, stay out of my way. If you see Ysabelle, run. Otherwise, I wonât show you any more
mercy.â
Sophie shoved her to the ground when she finished speaking.
Willow gasped for air desperately, her face pale as a sheet. There was no doubt in her mind that she
would have met her maker in less than a minute if Sophie had not released her grip.
Enveloped by a sense of fear and asphyxia, Willow took out her phone and gave Mason a call.
When the latter saw it was her, he ended the call and continued going through his documents.
In spite of that, his phone rang again the next second.
In the end, Mason relented, for Willow had saved his life once, obligating him to help her to the best of
his abilities.
âMason, save me. Iâm about to die.â Willowâs sobbing voice rang out the moment the call was
connected.
Masonâs brows furrowed.
âWhat happened? Where are you? Donât panic. Iâll head over right now.â
Mason drove straight to Jipsdale Premier High where the guard at the entrance forbade him from
driving in. Left without a choice, he got out of his car and entered the school on foot.
His gaze darkened when he saw Willow collapsed by the stairs.
As for Willow, she burst into tears at the sight of him.
âMason, I thought that I would never see you again. Death was knocking on my door just now.â Willow
was trembling all over, for the fear she felt was real.
Mason wrinkled his brows.
âWillow, tell me what happened.â As they were on the school grounds, the school administration had to
take responsibility in the event a student was hurt.
âMason, Iâm really scared. I thought I would really die.â
His heart softened when he saw how violently Willow was shaking. Mason then carried her in his arms.
âIâll send you to the hospital first. Weâll talk about it after you get examined.â
As Willow wrapped her arms around his neck, Mason brought her downstairs.
âMason, donât leave me. Iâm afraid when Iâm alone.â
Mason didnât answer, as he could never give her what she truly desired.
When the students saw the dashing Mason carry Willow away, they gossiped amongst themselves.
âOh my God! Heâs really handsome!â
âDonât you know? He used to be a legend in Jipsdale Premier High. I heard that he and Willow are a
couple!â
âMmm-hmm. I was told of it too. I even heard that Sophie also fancies Mason.â
âSophie must be dreaming. Heâs out of her league!â
âPrecisely. Mason and Willow are a match made in heaven!â
âIâm so envious of her bridal carry! I wish I was the one in his arms.â
âSay, why would Willow get hurt? Could it be that Sophie hurt her? Sophie has been jealous of her,
hasnât she?â
âI think Sophie must be the one who hurt her. Just a while ago, you missed how terrified Willow looked.â
âSophie is really wicked. Who does she think she is?â
âAll of you should shut up. Iâll smack whoever that makes another sound.â
Ysabelle could no longer tolerate the harsh comments.
Who the f*ck is Mason? Thereâs no way Soph is interested in him. Uncle Tristan is way better than him!
âYsabelle, you had better stay away from her. Look, she even dares to strike her own sister.â
âShut your trap.â
Ysabelle was incompetent at verbal insults. Hence, that was the best she could manage out of her
limited vocabulary.
Meanwhile, Sophie came over and swept a calm gaze across the girls.
âMason? Not my cup of tea.â With that, she held Ysabelleâs arm and left.
âSoph, donât mind their words.â Ysabelle was worried that the snide remarks would hurt her.
Even though Sophie had nerves of steel, Ysabelle still sympathized with her upon hearing the
comments.
âMmm-hmm. Iâm not bothered by them. Besides, they were not wrong. I was the one who roughed up
Willow,â she bravely admitted.
âIt was because of me, wasnât it?â Ysabelle, too, felt that Willow had it coming.
âI just canât bear the sight of her. Anyway, letâs get back to class.â After Sophie helped Ysabelle back to
the classroom, the fourth period began.
Upon hearing the news of Willow being hurt, Yale and Charmaine rushed over.
Both of them heaved a sigh of relief at the sight of Mason.
Ever since Mason returned, his attitude toward Willow was colder than before, causing them to worry
that their relationship had taken a turn for the worse.
But now that he was by Willowâs side, it was a sign that he still cared for her.
âThank you, Mason.â
Mason merely nodded before making way for them.
âWilla, what happened? How did you get hurt?â
âMom, itâs Soph. I have no idea why she did this to me.â
âWhat? Sophie? Thatâs audacious of her!â Yale bellowed. âWhat in the world is she trying to do?â
âDad, Iâm as clueless as you are!â
Willow put on an innocent look as she sneaked a glance in Masonâs direction, hoping to learn his
thoughts about the matter.
However, all she could see was a frown on his face.
âWillow, Iâm sure there must be a misunderstanding. I know Sophie isnât capable of such a thing.â
âMason, why donât you believe me? Are you saying that Iâm making false accusations against her?â
Willow was on the brink of tears. How can he not trust me?
âI just think that sheâs not a bad person.â
âIn that case, are you saying that Iâm the one thatâs bad?â
Willow summoned her tears at will to cement her pitiable look.
âAll right. Iâll get to the bottom of the matter. You should rest at home for the next few days instead of
going to school.â
Feeling annoyed, Mason was in no mood to continue the topic.
âMasonâ¦â
Willow felt indignant. Even though I have ended up in the hospital, he still refuses to stay by my side.
âWilla, Mason has just returned to the country and probably has a lot on his plate. So, you shouldnât get
in his way.â
Just as Yale spoke, he stood up to walk Mason out, leaving Charmaine and Willow in the ward.
âWilla, was it really Soph?â
Willow gave her mother a pained look. âMom, whatâs that supposed to mean? Do you also think that Iâm
framing Sophie?â
âThatâs not what I meant. I just donât want both of you to ruin your relationship over a man.â
âIâm not!â Willow was infuriated. Even my own mother doesnât believe me.
âFine. Letâs just forget it. Going forward, donât step on Sophieâs toes. Instead, focus your efforts on
staying by Masonâs side.â
Speechless, Willow was further outraged by her motherâs words. Still, she wouldnât dare get on
Sophieâs nerves anymore.
Recalling the fearless look on Sophieâs face, Willow believed that the former would really carry out her
threats to kill her.
By the time Mason returned to his office, he had lost the mood to work.
He then drove aimlessly around Jipsdale until it was five. Eventually, he still failed to keep control of
himself and headed toward Jipsdale Premier High.
He waited inside the car, feeling the need to have a proper talk with Sophie, as they didnât have the
opportunity to do so the last time.
Finally, after three complex experiments, Aaron dismissed Bailey and Sophie from class.
When both of them came out for dinner, Masonâs car was right in front of them.
âWhatâs wrong?â Bailey couldnât help but ask when Sophie stopped in her tracks.