Chapter 1861

"Everyone could tell you wanted some alone time with me. They couldn't just hang around and play third wheel, could they?"

Sophie snuggled into Colby's arms, whispering, "Colby, just now... your heart was racing."

Colby gently tousled Sophie's damp hair and said, "You know how to get me all nervous, yet you still love watching me squirm."

"That's because you're adorable when you're all flustered over me."

Colby wasn't sure if he should laugh or pretend to be annoyed. He playfully tapped Sophie's nose, teasing, "You're such a little rascal."

Sometimes, it was hard for Colby to believe they were both over forty. Sophie still had that same laugh she always did, and their life hadn't really changed much over the years. The more ordinary the days, the more time seemed to slip by unnoticed.

island stood a villa. The Pollard family once had plans to turn the island into a tourist hotspot, but Sandy fell in love with its charm.

Over the years, they never set foot on the island, much less stayed

new, with a soft hint of jasmine

and the villa had a laid-back vibe. Sophie suddenly remembered a small island they had lived on twenty years ago. Back then, they found a

some time at a mountain cabin Colby had personally crafted, enjoying a truly beautiful

got pregnant, Colby had been doting on her like never before. Having never been a father, he took the time to learn

sickness, Colby never left

Colby liked the idea of having one at home. So, unless they both felt too lazy to tidy up, they rarely hired outside help. Colby ended up taking on most of

we're being irresponsible, hiding away like this?" Sophie asked, leaning into him as they watched the sun dip below the

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