Chapter 472

"You need to go to the pharmacy and get me some allergy medicine. I can hold on until tomorrow morning."

Upon seeing Sophie's determination not to go to the hospital, Cedric's frown deepened. A vein throbbed on his forehead as his fists clenched involuntarily. He sighed but respected her decision.

"I’ll go right now. Wait for me," he said.

The door clicked shut behind him as Sophie pulled herself up from the toilet. She wondered if the vomiting had expelled some allergens because she suddenly felt slightly better. Deep inside, Cedric's words had stirred a sense of anticipation she hadn't felt in years.

Maintaining a composed exterior, Cedric left the villa, but his urgency showed in his hurried steps.

Traffic crawled, and his honking was futile. Red light cameras flashed as he sped through intersections, swerving and changing lanes with little regard for the rules.

He quickly bought the allergy medication and hurried back, but God seemed to toy with him, turning every traffic lig