Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1708

Gordon playfully pinched Sophie's nose, chuckling, "Remember to protect the things you love and don't go trusting people so easily, alright?"

Sophie nodded eagerly, like a little bird pecking at seeds. "Don't worry, big brother, I won't fall for Nichole's tricks again."

Clutching the bracelet she had just reclaimed, Sophie felt a wave of relief. It was a custom gift from her brother, something she had always treasured and kept close. If it hadn't been for Nichole's deception, she wouldn't have let it out of her sight. Gordon watched Sophie with a gentle smile that reached his eyes.

"Why are you staring at me like that, big brother?" Sophie asked, a bit puzzled. "Do I have something on my face?"

"The things you love should be held tight so they don't slip away," Gordon said, ruffling her hair, his words carrying a meaning that went over Sophie's head.

Suddenly, Sophie reached up and grabbed the hand that was tousling her hair. This unexpected move made Gordon pause.

"You said the things you love should be held tightly. I'm just doing what you said," Sophie declared with determination.

girl," Gordon murmured

but let it go in the next

mentioned yesterday that even though I'm not officially part of the Aldridge family yet, I already treat it like home. I've spent most of my childhood here, and to me, the Aldridge family feels like my own. You're the most important person to me besides Mom and Dad, so naturally, I want to hold onto you tightly and never let

people. Someday... someone

brother. To me,

Gordon falter for a moment. But then, as if remembering

he showed up, he started picking on me. I can't stand him," Sophie huffed, thinking

swnv

been so humiliated before. The biggest affront in her

a chance to

perked up, her

when you scold him, can't fight back when you hit him, and lets you bully him as much as you want." "Really?" Sophie asked,