Sophie furrowed her brow and said, "Just focus on driving, I won't ask anymore."

"Thanks for understanding, Mrs. Costello."

After that, Rick actually started driving more smoothly.

"Thanks for being so understanding, honey."

"Why don't you just shut up!"

Sophie shot a glare at Colby.

Colby obediently zipped his lips.

When they arrived at the Burke Estate, Sophie helped Colby out of the car. Jenna and Adler were nowhere to be seen, and the hall was empty except for a maid cleaning. "Rick, where are Jenna and Adler?"

"They went out for a late-night snack last night and haven't come back since. They might have... stayed out."

"Stayed out?"

Before Sophie could react, Angelo's voice echoed from upstairs, "So you finally came back! Where were you last night? I couldn't find anyone!"

Angelo peered downstairs, his eyes immediately landing on the injured Colby.

He looked stunned.

Colby

and mentioned he'd be disappearing for a while, a terrible thought crossed Angelo's mind. James! Did he

could tolerate someone else being around the woman

understandable that he

Pollard, what's with

Angelo, feeling she could detect a hint of regret

surprised that the

And looking so frail...

pale face gaining a touch of

should take Colby to our room. His wound seems to have reopened in

right now; she supported Colby

sighing internally about how ruthless James

for a

a miracle

felt more and more

was off with Angelo's

asked, "Mr. Pollard, do you

could I possibly have to say?

knows if he'd come after him

was skeptical but decided to

like the

looking

her and said, "Earlier in

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