Chapter 1728

"Alright, that's the spirit!"

Adler lifted his glass with enthusiasm. "In honor of Ms. Sandy's determination, let's all raise a toast!"

"Cheers!" Jenna added, raising her own glass.

Everyone joined in, and the room buzzed with warmth and laughter. Amidst the joyful crowd, Sophie's smile seemed a bit forced, unnoticed by most-except for Colby, who gently squeezed her hand. He knew.

Everyone was here.

Except for one.

Sandy, sitting right next to Sophie, also picked up on her mood. She had caught snippets about Sophie's situation while overseas, though her brother hadn't filled her in on much.

Halfway through the evening, Sophie got up to use the restroom.

Sandy followed her out.

contrast to the lively room,

her hands, Sophie

together, but Sandy suggested, "It's

but

hoping it would help her

thoughts always wandered back to her

couldn't come to terms with Gordon's

stood proudly, a Devonport landmark dusted in

Sandy stood by the large windows on the second

has happened in just a

words, Sandy felt a twinge of

be there for Sophie through

doesn't help my heart just won't

sw nove

Mr. Gordon well, but he reminded

remark caught Sophie's

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