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

"But-"

"No arguing with me."

tone was firm, and Sophie knew that he was already being

"Okay, let's go back."

to the car, but they didn't head toward the Russell residence. They were on the way to the Costello residence instead. Sophie said, "I can

to head back in the morning." Colby gave Sophie

was too tired to even speak, so she just leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes

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

back, but Colby only reached out to unbuckle the

Colby's

rung. She took it

the call, asking, "What's

Sophie, Isaac has been

"What?"

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