Rowan Erickson, being perceptive, instantly grasped Sophie's intention. She was marking her territory. Rowan rose, shaking Sophie's extended hand. Soon after, the two women gracefully seated themselves on either side of Henry, a situation that quickly drew many inquiring gazes.
"How does this loser attract so much female attention?" whispered a bystander.
"Indeed! Sophie Mitchell, such a prize, and he's the one to have her," another whispered back.
The room buzzed with a mix of envy and disdain.
"Ms. Erickson, do you know my husband?" Sophie continued.
"In a manner of speaking. I stumbled upon his video online. Come to think of it, I believe Ms. Mitchell was present in one of the segments," Rowan noted, causing a hint of embarrassment to cross Sophie's face.
Rowan, with a playful chu
