Chapter 191

Colby’s throat tightened, and he reached to cradle the back of Sophie’s neck, poised to kiss her passionately. But in a flash of sanity, he restrained the desire evident in his eyes and said in a husky voice, “If you still want this when you’re sober, I won’t hold back. But not

now

Sophie looked dazed, and with a swift practiced move, Colby gently tapped the back of her neck, causing her to faint into his arms immediately. He wrapped Sophie securely in a bath towel and carried her in his arms.

Outside the room, Perry and Jessica were waiting. Perry was clueless about the events unfolding inside, but Jessica looked visibly

Colby emerged from the room carrying Sophie, his gaze icy as it swept over Jessica

Jessica, frightened, averted her eyes quiltily.

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Colby left these words hanging

He glanced suspiciously at Jessica and asked, “What

Colby! How would I know?” Jessica stammered, then quickly

the hospital, an IV drip hung from Sophie’s arm. She had been unconscious for over two hours. Her complexion was pale,

Sophie finally came around in the evening, she called out hoarsely,

been sitting by her side, quickly rushed to her. “You’re awake at last! Are you feeling okay?

out. I don’t know what they’re up to. They didn’t tell me.” Jenna’s face was filled with concem. “What

thoughts traced back. She remembered being drugged, but her memories thereafter were blurry. As she tried to recall, the image of her pulling

turned bright

on? Did you remember something?”

head. “I

puzzled, “Why such a strong reaction

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