Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 782

Sophie spun around, but before she could figure out who it was, she was pulled into a tight hug.

Her first instinct was to push away, but then she caught a whiff of that familiar, faint tobacco scent that clung to Colby

Even though Colby had quit smoking, that scent still lingered on him.

“Colby…”

Sophie felt a lump forming in her throat.

They’d only been apart for a week. In those seven days, she had faced Odie alone, stayed by herself in the sleepy town of Summerfield, and navigated through danger all on her own, never once feeling sorry for herself.

But now, being wrapped up in Colby’s arms, all her pent–up emotions rushed to the surface like a tidal wave.

She was scared

she might never

“I’m here.”

voice was thick with

seeing Sophie

had almost lost

out at the engagement party that Sophie had been kidnapped.

years, he had seen life and death up close, thinking nothing in the world

He was scared

lose her

quietly exited, making sure

behind her.

what felt like an eternity, Sophie, still nestled in Colby’s embrace, whispered, “How

Colby’s voice held a smile.

“Stop it.”

on the chest, and after pulling away from his embrace, she finally saw how haggard he

was the only one suffering in Summerfield, but seeing Colby’s state, he must have gone through

touched Colby’s brow, then his stubble. “Who would believe you’re the intimidating Colby now?”

clasped Sophie’s hand, pretending to be troubled. “Rumor has it I have three heads and six arms, looking all fierce. I

shot Colby a playful glare. “Nonsense! Now lie