Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1514

"Sophie, let me explain..." Colby started, but Sophie cut him off, her voice firm. "There's really nothing to explain. I already know what you're going to say, and honestly, I don't want to hear it."

She paused briefly, letting her words sink in before continuing, "You know why James and I split up. I told you back then, if you ever betray or deceive me, I'm gone. No questions, no second chances."

Colby stayed silent, seemingly absorbing little of what Sophie was saying.

"From now on, we're going our separate ways," Sophie declared. "You've turned into this unfeeling machine, Colby. Don't hold me back. All I want is someone who truly loves me, and you... you just don't have it in you."

Her words were sharp, and those nearby couldn't help but feel the weight of them.

The people around them might not have known the whole story, but they could see the lengths Colby went to for Sophie. He'd risked everything for her, even his life. If that wasn't love, then what was?

"Alright, I get it," Colby replied, his voice thick with emotion.

Sophie watched the light in Colby's eyes dim and wondered if he truly grasped her meaning or was just going through the motions.

In the past week, surely someone as smart as Colby should've figured out her reasons. Yet, at this moment, she couldn't be sure if he genuinely understood or was just pretending.

But she couldn't let him step into the Aldridge family's world.

With the Silent Shadows watching, she couldn't take any chances.

Harold, noticing Sophie's paleness, commented softly, "I saw the whole thing. I believe Colby will come to understand."

"He doesn’t get it," Sophie said, her voice tired and subdued. "I always thought... he'd understand."

She meant to convey, "There's nothing left to explain. I know what you're trying to say, but I don't want to hear it."

But perhaps Colby only heard, "All I want is someone who loves me, and you, Colby, just can’t do it."

As her vision blurred, and just before she lost consciousness, she heard Harold urgently call out, "Sophie!"