Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 783

Chapter 782

Sophie spun around, but before she could figure out who it was, she was pulled into a tight hug.

Her first instinct was to push away, but then she caught a whiff of that familiar, faint tobacco scent that clung to Colby.

Even though Colby had quit smoking, that scent still lingered on him.

"Colby..."

Sophie felt a lump forming in her throat.

They'd only been apart for a week. In those seven days, she had faced Odie alone, stayed by herself in the sleepy town of Summerfield, and navigated through danger all on her own, never once feeling sorry for herself.

But now, being wrapped up in Colby's arms, all her pent-up emotions rushed to the surface like a tidal wave.

She was scared

that one day she might never see him again.

"I'm here."

voice was

best to stay composed, but seeing Sophie

had almost

found out at the engagement party that Sophie

years, he had seen life and death up close, thinking nothing in the world could scare him anymore, until Sophie came into his

He was scared

would lose her and never see

maid quietly exited, making sure to close the door behind

what felt like an eternity, Sophie, still nestled in Colby's embrace, whispered, "How long do you plan on holding

enough." Colby's voice held a

"Stop it."

a playful punch on the chest, and after pulling away from his embrace, she finally saw how haggard

was the only one suffering in Summerfield, but seeing Colby's state, he must have gone through a lot to bring her back

brow, then his stubble. "Who would believe you're the

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