107 Welcome Back Part 1 (2/2)

Sophia wanted to go down and open the door, but right when she reached the staircase, she made a U-turn and returned to her room. Standing in front of the mirror, Sophia took her comb and tidied her hair despite the fact that her hair was not messy at all. After confirming that no issues could be spotted from any angle, an exultant smile akin to that of a young girl appeared on her face before she joyously ran to open the door.

Waiting for the female that was extremely shocked by his sudden visit to tidy up her looks, Tang En had already been out in the cold wind for about a minute knocking on the door several times.

Just as the disappointed Tang En was about to leave, the door creaked open. The light from within the house leaked out, sprinkling on Tang En's feet. Tang En lowered his head, only to see the figure of a woman standing inside the house.

He was slightly shocked. ”Madam?”

”Mr. Twain, why are you here?” Sophia was slightly panting and her face was slightly flushed. Her pair of bright eyes were covered with a thin layer of mist, unknown whether it was due to the fatigue from sprinting, or a result of some other reason…

”Erm, I'm here to look for George. Is he around?” Actually, when Tang En asked this question, he already knew the answer.

Sophia made way for the door and replied, ”He went out to buy something. Please come in Mr. Twain. It's cold outside.”

Tang En hesitated for a while, but still walked in.

The tenant residing on the first floor had not come back. Perhaps he was still working hard outside to make a living. Currently, there were only two people in the house, himself and the woman in front of him. Suddenly, Tang En's heart raced.

”Mr. Twain, do you still not add anything to your red tea?” Sophia was making tea for Tang En.

”Yes…. Erm, no need to trouble yourself, Madam. I'll leave as soon as I see George.” Tang En wanted to stop the enthusiastic female owner, but it was apparent that it was no use. Sophia opened the refrigerator and took out two boxes of biscuits, before turning around and waving the biscuits at Tang En.

”Do you like milk-flavored or chocolate-flavored?”

”Both are fine with me.”

As such, Sophia placed both boxes of biscuits on the table, before taking the plates from the cupboard. Seeing Sophia's happily busy look, Tang En gave up on persuading her, as long as she was happy.

Before he knew her, how often was she so energetic, with a brimming smile on her face?

Sophia seemed to have wanted to get the plates from the highest row. Seeing her tiptoeing with great effort yet unable to reach when she extended her arms, Tang En decided to help her.

He stood up and walked to Sophia, standing behind her. Then, he extended his arms and easily touched that row of plates.

”Did you want this, Madam? Erm..” Tang En, who asked this question, felt that something was amiss.

Unknowingly and accidentally, both of their bodies were touching each other. Despite this being the winter and they wore proper clothes, the awkwardness caused was still inevitable.

The room was momentarily silent. The yellow light cast a vague, joint shadow on the wall beside the two of them. If Tang En put down his hands which were raised up high, it would look as if he was hugging Sophia.

Sophia was not tall, so when Tang En stood behind her, her hair happened to be right under Tang En's nose. A clear fragrance could be smelled alongside the smooth hair, and he could not help but greedily inhale a breath.

Tang En felt the body that he was in contact with, tremble. He instantly regained his senses and immediately took a few steps back. Slightly at a loss of what to do, Tang En explained to Sophia, ”So, so sorry! I.. I didn't do it on purpose. Sorry! Sorry.” He was still holding on to the porcelain plate in his hands when he was flailing his arms around. The light reflection made it seem as though he was an acrobat.

Sophia was tickled by Tang En's actions. ”Can you pass me that plate, Mr. Twain?” She extended her hands naturally, but her cheeks secretly revealed a slight blush.

Tang En looked at the plate in his hand embarrassedly, before handing it over.

Sophia stood in front of the table with her head lowered, as she transferred some biscuits onto the plate. Her long, black hair lowered like a waterfall. Seeing this, Tang En recalled that incident from just now. Did that fragrance actually come from her countless strands of hair, or from the naked and exposed neck?

Shutting his eyes, he suddenly missed that feeling.

He could clearly feel the burning ball of flames that was in contact with his body at that time. The air was filled with mesmerizing fragrance that was extremely elusive. When one wanted to catch a hold on it, it would escape right from the tip of the nose.

”Smells really good,” he lightly sighed.

When Tang En opened his eyes again, he discovered that Sophia was looking at him and smiling. The biscuits were already placed on the plate, and the fragrance of the tea filled the room.