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.

a stark contrast to the lively room, quiet and

washing her hands, Sophie

return together, but Sandy

hesitated but

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

thoughts always wandered

to terms

as ever, stood proudly, a Devonport landmark

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

happened

Sophie's words, Sandy felt a twinge of

to be there

Dwelling on it doesn't help my heart just won't listen. I getat

sw nove

but he reminded me

Sophie's