Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Colby's face was a mask of indifference as he spoke in a calm, almost detached voice, "I've got nothing to explain." "Fine!"

Odie turned to Griffin, his voice sharp, "You hear that? After all these years, it's done. The last time I helped you was the last time. From now on, you walk your path, and I'll walk mine. Today marks the end of the road for the three of us. Once we wrap things up here, I'm heading back to Summerfield. Whoever tries to reach out first is the loser."

Odie scooped up the tie from the ground and stormed out of the Burke Estate without a backward glance.

Sophie wanted to step in and explain, but Colby grabbed her wrist, gently shaking his head. He didn't want to explain. The past was just that-the past. He wanted to keep Griffin and Odie out of what was coming next.

"Colby, some things need to be cleared up," Sophie said softly. "You can't just decide to end relationships on your own."

She gently patted the back of Colby's hand. With his eyes cast down, Colby silently let go of her hand. Sophie dashed out. She knew Colby wasn't one to mince words. He did what he did and never felt the need to explain himself. If he wouldn't explain, she'd do it for him. Outside the Burke Estate, Odie was already in his sports car. Just as he was about to hit the gas, Sophie ran up, causing Odie to slam on the brakes.

his seatbelt, flung open the car door, and approached with a dark scowl, "Sophie! Are you crazy? Who told you

said, "Mr. Odie... I need to talk to

Sophie's forehead. Frowning, he said, "Can't you stop getting yourself into trouble?

it? I

away and began to unwrap it before she could protest. He went back to the car and returned with a fresh

bandage around Sophie's head and asked,

for... the White family's power, but

eyes wide, "You knew

long have you known

have we known

voice flat. "We're not mad that he played us; we're mad he didn't say a word. If he had just told us what was on his mind, we wouldn't have stayed abroad out of spite.