Chapter 324

The warm, thick blood, the cold scalpel, and the smell of disinfectants—she felt as

if she had once again brushed shoulders with death.

"Having a nightmare?" Beside her was Colby's deep voice.

Only then did Sophie realize she had been leaning on Colby's shoulder. "I fell asleep," Sophie said, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

"The surgery isn't over yet," Colby said calmly. "I'll take you home. I have people here watching over things."

Sophie shook her head. "I'm worried about Uncle Perry. He's the only family I have left in this world."

Colby tapped Sophie's forehead lightly. Rubbing the spot, she asked, "What's that for?"

"Go back and rest. I'll bring you back here early in the morning."

"But-"

won't change anything. Mr. Perry will need rest after

"But-"

"No arguing with me."

was firm, and Sophie knew that he was already being

"Okay, let's go back."

residence. They were on the way to the Costello residence instead. Sophie said, "I can go

It'll be more convenient to head back in the morning." Colby gave Sophie a casual

just leaned back in her seat and closed

a 'ding.' Opening her eyes, she found Colby's stern face

reached out to unbuckle the

phone." Colby's voice was

did Sophie realize her phone had rung. She took it out to see a call from

answered the call, asking,

has been taken

"What?"

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