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,

Sophie turned to find

planning to return together, but Sandy suggested, "It's too noisy in

but then

weeks, she had buried herself in work, hoping it would help her accept that Gordon was gone. But it wasn't

thoughts

to

stood proudly, a

stood by the large windows on the second floor,

much has happened in

felt

she had stayed, to be

help my heart just won't listen. I getat

sw nove

Mr. Gordon well, but

Sophie's attention. "How

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