Chapter 371 - Meet Sylvie Martin (2) (1/2)

Sophia's phone rang and she saw that it's Sarah. ”I need to take this.” Sophia took her purse and stepped outside in the waiting lounge of the restaurant. She found a large chair in the corner where she can have a private conversation. ”Hi Sarah.”

”Hi big sis! I want to let you know that we found some interesting things on Cox industries. It's on the share for you to review.” Sarah chirped happily from other side of the line.

Sophia felt joy hearing a friendly voice. ”Thank you for letting me know.”

”OK. That's it.” Sarah was about to hang up.

Sophia didn't want to stop talking to her sister. Friendly voice was soothing her anxiety. ”Sarah...”

”Yes?”

”Can we talk a bit longer?” Sophia didn't want to go back inside.

”Sure...” Sarah didn't miss the strange tone from her sister. ”Is everything OK?”

”I guess. I'm in Montreal, meeting Felix's mom... I think she does not like me.” Sophia voiced her worry.

”You think? Or you know?”

”I think... she is speaking in French. And it's too fast for me to understand anything... but I know that in best case, she is ignoring me.” Sophia remembered how Felix happily talked to his mom and it made Sophia's chest constrict. She hoped that this weekend will be about her and his mom getting to know each other. Part of her hoped that when she gets along well with his mom, their relationship will progress further. She dared even to think that Felix will propose to her. But this became an event where Felix is chatting with his mom, while Sophia felt like an accessory.

”What is Felix doing about it?” Sarah's voice pulled Sophia out of her thoughts.

”I'm not sure he noticed it.” Sophia was ashamed. She felt that his fault is hers as well. 'Did I overestimate him as a person? Did I overestimate his feelings for me? He should notice that his mom is excluding me, right? How can he notice that I'm hurt and not do anything about it?'

”Hmph… typical for guys. You should let him know how you feel.”

Sophia sighed. ”I don't think it's worth it. If I tell him it will only be a reason for conflict. Tomorrow we are coming back home, and who knows when we will see his mother next time. I can hold on for a day.”

”If you say so...” Sarah didn't sound convinced.

”Well, thank you for talking to me. I feel better now. I'm sure you should go back to your training. And I need to go back to my lovely lunch where I don't understand a word.” Sophia really didn't want to go back, but she didn't want to stay too long either. Felix would worry, and then Sylvie could use that against her.

”Big sis, do you want to understand them?”

”Of course, I do.” Sophia admitted. ”I feel like an unwanted mismatched sock at that table.”

”Do you have with you your recording pen?”