Adam Jones glanced at her silence and a barely perceptible impatience flickered across his eyes, before he added:
"Since Elly Campbell knows I got you out of prison, others must know by now, too. There are a lot of journalists lurking around Jones lately, so it probably already went online. You just got out of jail, it's best not to get involved in some gossip that's bad for you."
Upon hearing this, Sophie Baker realized Adam was explaining why they couldn't see each other.
He was considering her feelings. She had been overthinking and unfairly doubting his intentions just a moment ago.
With this thought, the sense of helplessness that had just surged in Sophie's heart instantly dissipated.
Thinking of her "special status" in Adam's heart now, she felt much bolder.
A hint of shyness appeared on her face, and with cheeks blushing, she softly asked:
"Adam, are you worried about me? Actually... actually, I'm not scared, I..."
