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.

was a stark contrast to the lively

hands, Sophie turned to find Sandy

return together, but

but then

had buried herself in work, hoping it would help her accept that Gordon was gone. But it

her thoughts always wandered back to

to terms

Grand Hotel, as timeless as ever, stood proudly, a Devonport landmark dusted

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

has happened in

Sophie's words, Sandy felt a twinge of

wished she had stayed, to be

"What's happened is done. Dwelling on it doesn't help my heart just won't listen.

sw nove

know Mr. Gordon well, but he reminded me

remark caught Sophie's