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-

arguing with me.”

knew that he was already

go

They were on the

more convenient to head back in the morning.” Colby gave Sophie a casual

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

Sophie was suddenly awakened by a ‘ding. Opening her eyes,

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

down.

Colby’s voice was deep.

did Sophie realize her phone had rung. She took it out to

call, asking, “What’s up?”

Sophie, Isaac has been

“What?”

misheard. Tricia repeated, “Isaac

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