Chapter 47

Recalling the turmoil of the previous night, Sophie felt an awkward tension rise. When Austin uttered those words, she was torn apart piece by piece and couldn't think of anything else.

But now, with him standing right in front of her, she couldn't simply act as if last night's events had vanished into thin air.

Jeanna nudged Sophie playfully and interrupted her inner conflict, eyeing Austin with a mischievous grin. "Babe, aren't you going to introduce me to this charming gentleman?"

Collecting herself, Sophie turned to Austin. "Sorry, where are my manners? This is Jeanna, my best friend who's just back from studying abroad. And Austin, this is my... friend."

Austin managed a polite smile, but Sophie caught a brief shadow of disappointment in his eyes. In her heart, he was just a friend.

"Since we're all friends here, how about grabbing some food? I'm famished after the jail cuisine." Without inquiring further, Jeanna wrapped her arm around Sophie's, leaving her no choice but to l