Chapter 73

Sophie’s pov ; I’d heard sir's voice before I saw him. “Sophie.” I quickly put away the flower rope I’d been playing with. “Carolyn, let’s play next time,” I told her. Carolyn smirked and teased, “Sophie, you value men over friendship!” I glanced at her, blinking innocently. “Carolyn, don’t bring up irrelevant things.” Carolyn raised her eyebrows at me, clearly amused. I laughed awkwardly, not bothering to argue. “Okay, see you tomorrow,” I said, waving goodbye to my friends. .................................. Dominic held my hand with one hand and carried my schoolbag in the other. Seeing him holding my bright yellow duck backpack was…interesting. His cold expression didn’t change as he glanced at the bag. “Why is this so heavy?” “I’ve been having a lot of classes recently,” I explained. “Are you having trouble studying?” he asked. “It’s a little difficult,” I admitted. Dominic’s lips twitched into a faint smile. “If there’s anything you don’t understand, I’ll teach you when we get ho