And at this moment, Damien Sterling appeared nonchalant, prompting Sophia Greenwood to reach out and tug at his arm to gain his attention. Damien tried calling again, but still, no one answered. He worriedly wondered, "What is she doing out there in the cold not answering her phone?"
Sophia glanced at Damien, tugging at him again, her face earnest and slightly pleading. "Damien, darling, there are so many people outside; shall we go down first?" She feared being left alone and embarrassed if Damien decided to leave her behind in pursuit of Emma.
It was not an unlikely scenario; throughout their journey, Damien hadn't really looked at Sophia, his focus fixed on his phone instead.
When Damien didn't respond, Sophia stepped forward and playfully chided, "Oh, Damien, dear, maybe she's off with another man. Why worry about her? Is she worth it?" After saying this, Sophia looked at Damien with a mixture of feigned hurt and expectation.
