Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1729

Sandy carried on, "Sophie, don't doubt it for a second. Gordon loves you, he really does. The thing is, he just doesn't show it, which makes you wonder if he even cares about you as his sister. But it's quite the opposite-he cares so much that he's got these sky-high expectations for you, while still looking out for you in the gentlest way possible."

Hearing Sandy's words, Sophie felt a wave of emotion wash over her.

It was true.

Right from the start, she'd seen Gordon throw a woman who got too close to him out of a second-story window, just as a warning to her, making sure she kept her distance. Gordon was always a master strategist, always a step ahead.

He knew exactly what she was like, knew she craved a simple life, so he kept her far away from any danger. He played the role of a dangerous man, pushing her away with one bold move.

Every bit of help he offered was wrapped up as a transaction. He taught her how to use her own worth to get what she deserved. In doing so, he maintained the only kind of relationship they could have-they weren't even friends, really, just partners in a sort of business deal. He wouldn't open up to her, wouldn't cross any lines.

so awkward. How could anyone

started playing his game with her. But in this game, their roles were crystal

now, but I still want to say this... if you're really hurting, don't force yourself to let go. Try to accept it and then go

you need us. Life's short and unpredictable. Living it fully is the best way not to let yourself down, and to honor those

Sandy's squeeze

burst

you two up to

hands off!0 Sophie's my bestie, you can't steal her away! I can't believe you're having secret chats without me.

Jenna plopped

are you

lifting Jenna up and then turned to Sophie and Sandy with an apologetic grin, "Sorry about that. Jenna's like this when she's had a bit too much.