Chapter 324

The warm, thick blood, the cold scalpel, and the smell of disinfectants–she felt as if she had once again brushed shoulders with death. “Having a nightmare?” Beside her was Colby’s deep voice.

Only then did Sophie realize she had been leaning on Colby’s shoulder. “I fell asleep,” Sophie said, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

“The surgery isn’t over yet,” Colby said calmly. “I’ll take you home. I have people here watching over things.”

Sophie shook her head. “I’m worried about Uncle Perry. He’s the only family I have left in this world.”

Colby tapped Sophie’s forehead lightly. Rubbing the spot, she asked, “What’s that for?”

“Go back and rest. I’ll bring you back here early in the morning.”

“But-”

“You being here won’t change anything. Mr. Perry will need rest after the surgery anyway.”

“But-

with me.”

firm, and Sophie knew that he was

let’s go back.”

were on the way to the Costello residence instead. Sophie said, “I can go back

is closer to the hospital. It’ll be more convenient to head back

She was too tired to even speak, so she just leaned back in her seat and closed

what felt like an eternity, Sophie was suddenly awakened by a ‘ding. Opening her eyes, she

to move back, but Colby only reached out to unbuckle the seatbelt on the passenger

down.

Colby’s voice was deep.

Sophie realize her phone had rung. She took it

answered the call,

has been taken away.”

“What?”

Tricia repeated, “Isaac was taken away by Mr.

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