Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

In the end, Colby finally broke the silence. "Mr. Pei, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Well, to be honest... I'm not Kiran."

Angelo's confession didn't seem to surprise Colby or Sophie one bit.

Angelo cursed inwardly. These two had already figured it out! And James seemed to know way too much.

Clearing his throat, Angelo said, "Uh... could you both react a little? This is getting pretty awkward for me."

"Oh," Sophie replied, "So, Mr. Pei, why bring this up all of a sudden?"

"Well, I actually snuck out behind my brother and dad's back. Kiran and I are identical, and most people can't tell us apart. I've been using his identity to show off, which is embarrassing, but true. I figured you were suspicious, and I see you both as friends. I didn't want to deceive you. Please don't expose me, or I'm done for!"

Angelo looked genuinely earnest.

Sophie then asked, "So, Mr. Pei, what was your real reason for coming to Devonport?"

hobbies, but I love championing justice and

didn't mean any harm. If I get caught and sent back

have you been asking about my preferences lately? And keeping track of my dietary habits? Did someone put you

"I..."

Under Colby and Sophie's

awkwardly confessed, “To be honest, the first time I saw Ms. Sophie at Emerging News, my heart skipped

as he

lying,

changed his tune. "But now, Ms. Sophie is married, and you two are so in love. I've moved on, but I still kept track of Ms. Sophie's habits... Ms. Sophie, I swear

seemed directed

own spit, diverted

"Yes!"

of Caelum

and the old man didn't want to publicly acknowledge me, afraid I'd bring

and you mean no harm,