Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1396

"Isn't leaning on someone just another way of showing love? Anyway, I want to be with my brother every single day. I don't want him marrying someone else."

James chuckled at Sophie's words. As the song came to an end, he gracefully stepped back from her.

"Well, let me be the first to congratulate you, Ms. Sophie, on your engagement. May it bring you lots of happiness."

"Thank you, Mr. James."

Sophie glanced around, trying to spot Gordon. When she finally saw him, she flashed a bright smile at James. "It was great chatting with you! You should drop by more often when you're free. I've got to run now!" "Sure thing."

James watched as Sophie dashed away, suddenly feeling like his visit had been worthwhile.

"Brother!"

Sophie was running toward Gordon when a maid accidentally bumped into her, spilling red wine all over her dress. The glass shattered, and a shard nicked her shoulder.

"Ouch!" Sophie gasped, sucking in a breath.

voice, distant at first but growing clearer, echoed in her mind. It wasn't quite

Bro! Wake up! You

'Sophie! Bro!'

you okay?" The maid looked

Sophie grabbed the maid's arm, her voice

what?" The maid looked

"What sound?"

someone calling out, telling us to wake

are you alright? Please don't scare me." The maid looked on the verge of

maid hadn't heard anything, Sophie started second-guessing herself. Was it just in

How did you get hurt?" Gordon had hurried over, his brow furrowed. The maid quickly explained, "Sir,

talk, more cleanup," Gordon said

"Yes, sir."

cut on Sophie's shoulder. "Let's get you upstairs and

Gordon led her upstairs, Sophie insisted, "It's just a

Gordon stayed silent.

I could've sworn

no response