Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1829

"Hey, about last night..." Sophie started, but before she could finish, Gordon was already down on one knee, slipping a pair of slippers onto her feet.

"I've told you a million times, don't run around barefoot," he said.

"It's fine, the floor's super warm," Sophie replied, shrugging it off. She was used to it by now. The Aldridge Estate wasn't originally fitted with floor heating, but Gordon had it installed just for her because she loved to wander around without shoes. Ironically, it made her even less inclined to wear slippers indoors.

"Did you stay with me all night?" Sophie asked, grinning as she clung to his arm. "I knew you wouldn't leave me hanging."

"There was an international conference last night; I was tied up with that," Gordon said, giving her forehead a light tap. "Don't be so reckless from now on."

"Ugh..." Sophie muttered, rubbing her brow. "But I swear it felt like you were right there beside me all night."

didn't say a

and her brother were too close. Being so close, Sophie often struggled to determine whether

was perfect, no matter the audience. In his presence, she always felt a sense of security, like nothing could

up?" Gordon asked, his gaze gentle and

her head. "Jenna says we're too close, but even when I take a step back, you're still the same. Nothing

Gordon pressed his lips together,

can't help but follow them, and you want to be with them forever Everyone talks about how many people are into you, wanting to become

him closely, waiting

social circle, stories that Harold brushed off as her wild tales. But Sophie found them fascinating. Like the story of a girl who, after meeting Gordon, was determined to marry into the Aldridge family. She pursued him for ninety-nine