Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1084

"Wait, you're having second thoughts about leaving?"

"I've gotten so used to life with the Minton family. If I leave, I don't know where I'd go, if I could find a job, or even where I'd live."

Polly spoke softly, "Ms. Sophie, you're right. The truth is, I never sought revenge because deep down, I'm selfish. If Odie were gone, I'd lose this stable life. I'm scared to face the future."

Once you've experienced the luxury of a plush bed, how can you settle for a dingy room?

Similarly, once you've seen the world, you don't want to be a frog in a well anymore.

Even if Odie kept Polly around just to use her, over the years, Polly had lived a life beyond the reach of ordinary people. Despite being a maid, she dined on gourmet meals, lived in a spacious studio, and was surrounded by high society's glitz and glamour.

At Polly's age, in Summerfield, with no parents, no home, no car, and lacking a solid education, leaving Odie would mean struggling to get by, living in a bare- bones apartment. From start to finish, Polly and Odie's relationship was mutually beneficial. There was no animosity in that.

"As long as you understand," Sophie said.

return to Odie was meant to help Polly realize what she truly wanted. Not everyone has the

Colby, Polly suddenly said, "Ms. Sophie, I haven't congratulated you on

"Thank you."

"But..."

Polly hesitated.

and asked, "Is there something else you want to

"It's nothing... it's just..."

and eventually decided not to say it: "Never mind, it's not important. Since you and Colby are together now, Colby must be someone you can trust with your life. I wish

Polly turned and

different. This difference might not even be realized by Odie himself. But having been with the Minton family for so long, Polly could see it, and she was sure Jonah could too. Jonah, always loyal to Odie, wouldn't let anyone harm him. Yet, Sophie's presence had clearly caused Odie to lose his usual clarity and

Sophie had Colby by her side, it probably wouldn't matter.

decided to open

be good to advise Sophie