Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1415

When Sophie and Reece got back to the house, everyone was huddled around the table, chatting away. Colby, usually the quiet type, wasn't big on joining in, only chiming in every now and then. But as soon as Sophie walked in, you could see a soft warmth and a hint of a smile break through Colby’s typically cool demeanor.

In the past, Sophie would’ve flashed a smile right back and made a beeline for Colby. But today, her face was serious. She took a seat beside him, where he’d already peeled some shrimp for her. Sophie wasn't a fan of shellfish, but Colby always made them just right.

She picked up the shrimp and ate it like she usually did, while Colby was busy peeling the next one. “What’s up?” Colby asked, glancing up. “Something off with the chef’s special today?”

“Colby, I got a call from James earlier.”

“I saw.”

“Aren't you curious about what he said?”

“Besides congratulating you for getting out of the hospital? Can’t think of much else.”

People are complicated; even someone as calm as James has their breaking points. But Colby’s emotions seemed steady as a rock. Sophie remembered something Gordon once told her: no matter what, Colby would be the best partner, never betraying her, always treating her right. At the time, it seemed strange, but she couldn’t put her finger on why. Just like now, why did Gordon’s words echo in her mind?

“Sophie?”

She snapped back to reality, noticing Colby placing another shrimp in her bowl. With a smile, she ate it. Across the table, Elodie, watching the two of them, put down her chopsticks and said, “Looks like it’s about time we head out.”