At that moment, Colby stepped out from the Burke Estate, his gaze landing on Odie, who was about to drive off. "I'll only say this once," he said.

That simple sentence made Odie pause as he was opening the car door.

Colby's voice was low and steady. "I was wrong."

Odie looked at Colby, and Sophie, who had expected a heartwarming reconciliation between the brothers, was stunned when Odie coldly retorted, "Get lost." With that, Odie got into the car and sped away.

Sophie, taken aback by the scene, turned to Colby and asked, "Is this...what you call...making up?"

"I don't know. Whatever," Colby replied, his tone final.

He took Sophie's hand and said, "Let's go back inside."

...

Sophie followed Colby back to the lobby.

Elodie was dabbing Griffin's face with a cloth. Seeing Griffin silent, Elodie frowned and asked, "Doesn't it hurt? You were acting all tough just now."

...

stayed silent, his

who had just entered, "Sophie, I need

you possibly have to say that can't be said in front of

and some can't. What I'm about to discuss is for

Elodie's face,

put down the ointment and instructed Griffin to sit tight and wait for her. He nodded, his eyes full of tender

and Sophie

guest room, Elodie finally spoke, "Sophie,

Sophie furrowed her brows. "What do

said

Sophie suspicious, but she hadn't dwelled on it

you saying that

is, the person working behind the scenes isn't

this, there was no need for privacy.

someone more important than his

impossible for

to foster so many talents for

you've known all along, why didn't you ask me who is

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