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-"

Perry will need rest after

"But-"

"No arguing with me."

knew that he was already

"Okay, let's go back."

didn't head toward the Russell residence. They were on the way

convenient to head back in the morning." Colby gave Sophie a

speak, so she just leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes

was suddenly awakened by a 'ding.' Opening

out to unbuckle the seatbelt on the passenger seat before sitting back

Colby's

did Sophie realize her phone had rung. She took it

call, asking,

Sophie, Isaac has been taken

"What?"

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