The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 142

Chapter 142: I have a sister named Sophia
Sam isn’t one to suffer in silence.

To those types of individuals, Sam offers no kindness, believing that letting them face legal consequences is the true manifestation of his benevolence. And as for those anime protagonists who are too merciful, attempting to reform criminals with love and awaken their conscience with gentleness?

One can only say that such saintly figures, if placed in an apocalyptic setting, would surely meet a tragic fate.

The commotion here seems not to have caught the attention of people in the distance, and Sophie quickly reverted to her usual demeanor.

She walked beside Sam.

At that moment, Sam thought of something and glanced at the time.

“The meteor shower is about to start, want to check it out?”

Ordinarily, Sophie would decline such a suggestion, as she’s accustomed to solitude and dislikes company, feeling stressed and irritated even in the company of just one other person.

But at this moment, after what had just happened… she felt she couldn’t refuse, especially since Sam had just helped her.

“Okay.”

Sophie does have her virtues, like being decisive and straightforward once she’s made up her mind.

Sam led Sophie to a quiet spot, away from others, with a good view overlooking the city lights at the foot of the mountain.

The distant lights shone like burning Mars, and looking up, the open starry sky was visible. The wind on their faces didn’t feel hot but was refreshingly cheerful.

It’s undeniable that such scenery significantly improves one’s mood.

Sam stretched lazily, taking a deep breath.

And looking at Sam’s profile under the starlight, there was an allure that made it hard to look away.

Sophie turned her head, looking down at her toes.

“How did you get here earlier?”

She was curious. Sam was supposed to be watching the stars with others, so why did he appear in a place far from the crowd, and just happen to come across her situation…

Of course, the current Sophie wouldn’t suspect Sam of following her.

Gazing at the starry sky, Sam said, “Do you want to hear a lie or the truth?”

“Is there even a lie or truth to this?”

“Of course. The lie is that I was just wandering around aimlessly and happened upon you.”

“And the truth?”

“The truth is that there were too many people over there, making too much noise for me to enjoy the stars. So, I decided to find a quieter spot and just happened to stumble upon you being blackmailed by that woman.”

Sophie felt a slight disappointment, realizing that Sam hadn’t come specifically to find her.

But she quickly dismissed this odd thought. She hadn’t been expecting Sam to come looking for her on purpose, knowing full well that it was an impossibility.

“So, how did you know they were blackmailing me?”

Sam shrugged. “This kind of scheme is quite common. You just need to know that the phone wasn’t worth the price, and… did you even see her phone’s screen light up once?”

Sophie shook her head. “I don’t think I saw it.”

“That’s exactly it. It’s an old phone, perhaps even a broken one that can’t be turned on, used specifically for scamming. Moreover, the fact that the man rushed over so quickly proves he was watching from nearby, ready to intervene if necessary. It’s too obvious, with no real skill involved.”

Sophie couldn’t help but frown. Although Sam seemed to be simply explaining the situation, it felt like he was subtly insulting her intelligence.

Why did he have to point these things out, making her seem so naive?

Sophie sighed, then shook her slightly muddled head, whispering, “Thanks for this time. Without you… I might have really run into some serious trouble.”

Sam turned back with a smile, looking at Sophie’s clearly uncomfortable expression. The more unnatural she appeared, the cuter she seemed to him, which was truly miraculous.

“How do you plan to thank me? By dedicating yourself to me? Sorry, I’ll have to think about that; I don’t have such intentions at the moment…”

“Bang!”

Sophie punched Sam right on his shoulder, not painfully.

Her cheeks flushed red, shining under the stars like the sparks below the celestial bodies, radiant and bright.

Like the lone bonfire on an isolated island, unique in its existence.

“It’s beautiful.”

Sam sincerely expressed his admiration.

Sophie froze, her heart rate accelerating uncontrollably as she caught his gaze and quickly turned her face away.

“Jerk, what nonsense are you spouting!”

Sam looked up.

“I meant the starry sky. It’s beautiful.”

Sophie instinctively raised her head, her gaze meeting the brilliant, twinkling stars.

The dizzying vastness seemed to fill her mind in an instant, a sensation difficult to articulate.

It’s like realizing your insignificance in the immense universe, as tiny as a speck of dust.

The profound loneliness and solitude, like ancient ballads encircling you, though lonely, are beautiful.

She murmured, “It really is beautiful…”

Suddenly, she remembered something.

“Sam…”

“Yes?”

“I… have a sister named Sophia.”

Sam paused, her sister? Perhaps her second personality?

After a moment, Sam said, “Is she the friend you want to introduce to me?”

Sophie nodded, then looked at Sam, showing a plea in her eyes for the first time.

“She loves stargazing, and I… can’t truly join her in watching them. So, could I ask you for a favor?”

“What is it?”

“To watch the stars with her… on my behalf.”

Sam, seeing the difficulty in her eyes, smiled gently.

“Why not? I have a sister too. I understand how you feel.”

“Thank you…”

After saying this, Sophie took a deep breath and closed her eyes.

Sam watched as Sophie’s demeanor seemed to change peculiarly.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes again, first glancing around, and then her curious gaze settled on his face, transforming into surprise.

“Sam! You… hello!”

Did she just change?

Quite convenient, indeed.

Sam smiled. “You’re Sophia now, aren’t you? Hello.”

Sophia appeared somewhat shy, her hands slightly intertwined in front of her.

“Yes… I never imagined, you know, meeting Sam under such circumstances…”

“Is there a problem with this timing?”

Sophia blinked her big eyes, her cheeks blushing as she looked at Sam.

“Don’t you think it’s romantic?”

Romantic?

What’s with this girl? Even though it’s not their first meeting… but the naivety, it’s too much of a young girl’s fantasy!

“Hehe… it’s indeed not bad.”

Sophia slightly lowered her head.

“Um… I’ve been feeling a bit guilty for keeping this from Sam until now.”

Sam shook his head. “It’s okay, it’s a matter between you sisters, and I don’t have any right to know. Actually, I consider it an honor to be let in.”

“Sam, don’t you find it strange?”

“What’s there to find strange?”

“After all… in such cases, most people would think I have dissociative identity disorder, right?”

Indeed, in many situations, people would interpret it as a mental disorder.

But how to put it? After witnessing miraculous things like time stopping, what’s so strange about this?

Sam shrugged it off with a smile. “It doesn’t matter. There are plenty of strange things in this world, and I think it’s cool.”

“Cool?”

Sophia sounded puzzled.

Sam said with a smile, “Yeah, this way, there’s always someone with you, you’ll never feel lonely, and you can even talk to yourself without feeling awkward or bored. Isn’t that cool?”

Sophia’s smile slowly bloomed, her eyes seemingly unable to hold back from becoming slightly red and moist.

“Indeed, Sam understands… that’s wonderful, really wonderful.”

Sam was about to say more when something caught the corner of his eye, and he looked up.

“Look, the meteor shower is starting.”

Indeed, it was a meteor shower.

The horizon glowed, and in that distant night sky, countless lights seemed to flow in another direction, like luminous birds migrating in flocks.

“It’s really a meteor shower…”

Sophia said, somewhat in awe.

Different from what she had imagined, and certainly not like what one sees in movies or anime.

What one can see with the naked eye is extremely limited; even during such a grand meteor shower, one can only spot faint points of light dragging their brightness across the sky.

Like life rushing from its beginning to its end, then vanishing into the vast darkness, leaving no ripples behind.

Sam watched quietly, then heard the girl beside him say, “Sam… thank you, and thanks to my sister as well. I’ll always remember this day. What about you?”

Sam looked into her sparkling eyes. “Yeah, it’ll be hard to forget.”

But Sam was thinking to himself, such a meteor shower, all dedicated to her sister, Sophie… you have your merits too.

After watching the meteor shower, it was about time to head back. The two set off on their return journey, but Sam was curious.

“Isn’t your sister coming back?”

Sophia appeared demure and cute, giggling, “My sister doesn’t want to show up just yet~”

“Why is that?”

“Maybe she’s feeling… shy?”

“Your sister gets shy? That’s really something new.”

She might blush, but her words were always strong.

Sophia said with a laugh, “Sam still doesn’t quite understand girls. Don’t be fooled by my sister’s tough exterior; she’s actually quite easy~”

Sam was momentarily stunned, wondering why she would say that; he certainly wasn’t entertaining such thoughts at the moment.

“We’re here, you should head back now. It’s getting late.”

Sophia nodded, then glanced at Sam, hesitated for a moment, and then turned and walked briskly towards him.

With small, quick steps, she opened her arms wide towards Sam.

Sam didn’t move away…

When Sophia hugged him, Sam felt her soft body, smooth skin, and a hint of perfume.

The girl, blushing from the embrace, didn’t let go immediately but whispered in Sam’s ear, “Sam… you have to keep striving.”

Then, she released her hold.

Sam was a bit startled. “Okay… but why do I need to strive?”

But Sophia had already skipped away, her skirt lightly rippling with her movement.

Adorably cute, especially those slender, delicate legs…

Sam chuckled and shook his head; still, there were no notifications regarding Sophie from the system.

Had he been overthinking? Too cautious, perhaps?

Not sure, but it was time to head back. It was indeed late, and most people would be resting by now.

So, Sam made his way to the room he shared with Milo, being careful not to make any noise.

The door to the other room was closed, uncertain if Milo was asleep. But that wasn’t Sam’s concern. Entering his room, he planned to head straight to bed.

But the moment Sam closed the door…

“Scrape.”

A strange noise sounded, and before Sam could react, he felt a warm body hug him from behind.

Sam instantly realized that someone had hidden in his room!

The next moment, he knew who it was.

Definitely not Milo.

It could only be one other person…

“Sam, coming back at this time, what kind of mischief have you been up to, hmm?”

Alice wrapped her arms around Sam’s body from behind.

Her palm gently caressed Sam’s chest, while her other hand daringly wandered up his lap.

Bold and fervent.

Sam’s eyes widened instantly.

“Um… Teacher Alice, could you please let go first?”

Alice let out a seductive chuckle, then lightly nibbled on Sam’s neck.

“Really? Don’t you find this exciting…”

“It’s not that… um, can you let go first? I actually have something important I need to discuss with you, Alice.”

“What’s so important? I’m all ears.”

Even as she spoke, her fingers began to intrude along the inside of his lap.

The other hand was already eagerly making its way under Sam’s T-shirt hem, advancing towards his firm abs.

Sam resisted his urges, saying, “Just wait a moment… I might need to take a day off tomorrow. There are some things I need to handle, and I’ll be out for the entire day…”

Indeed, Sam did have commitments for tomorrow; Zoe had asked for his help this weekend, and he had almost forgotten.

Regardless, one should not lightly break a promise, especially not to a woman of such a female lead caliber… the consequences of doing so would be unimaginable.

Hearing this, Alice chuckled.

Then.

“Click.”

That was the sound of a girdle being undone.

Her palm, carrying a fiery warmth, moved downwards, tracing the last barrier.

Her entice voice wrapped around Sam’s ear.

“I see… that does put us in a difficult position. But, if Sam behaves well… perhaps I could consider it~”