Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

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.

hallway was a stark contrast to the lively

her hands, Sophie

return together, but Sandy suggested, "It's too

but

would help her accept that Gordon was gone.

her thoughts always wandered back to her

couldn't come to terms with Gordon's

ever, stood proudly, a Devonport landmark dusted

Sandy stood by the large windows on the second floor, taking in the snowy

happened in

felt a

wished she had stayed, to be there for Sophie through

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well, but he reminded

remark caught Sophie's attention.