Chapter 1367

James set the photo frame on the table and placed the ring right in front of it. From here on out, it was something best not seen.

It was late at night at the Burke Estate. Sophie was curled up at the edge of the bed, while Colby woke up in the early hours. He felt a hand holding his and was startled. Seeing Sophie beside him, he thought he was still dreaming.

"Sophie?" His voice was low and a bit choked.

Sophie blinked sleepily, and when she saw Colby awake, she gave him her usual sweet smile. "Awake now?"

Hearing this, Colby realized he wasn't dreaming and pulled Sophie into a hug. But this movement tugged at Sophie's wound, making her gasp, "Colby! You're hurting me!"

Colby immediately realized his mistake and gently released her, looking concerned. "Did your wound open up? Let me see."

He carefully began to unbutton her shirt. Sure enough, there was a bit of blood seeping through on her shoulder. Kiran's bullet had left a nasty wound. Even though it was just a flesh wound, it couldn't handle rough movements.

"I thought you weren't scared of anything, Colby. Aren't you

seriously, "Laughing with injuries like that? Let me treat

tending to Sophie's wounds once he unwrapped the gauze. As the gauze peeled away, it stuck painfully to her skin, and Sophie broke out

her mouth. "Here, have

her tongue, and Sophie managed a small smile. "Colby, what century are you from? You have anesthetics and you

to the door, and shouted down the

was deep in sleep until Colby's shout jolted

scrambled out of bed and rushed over. When Gordon had Rick recruit him, they warned that being on call 24/7 was

with such demanding clients before. He skipped a Hawaii vacation to come here

"What's up, Colby?"

"I need an anesthetic."

"For what?"

changing my

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