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.

Sophie teased, "I thought you weren't scared of anything,

injuries like that? Let me treat

once he unwrapped the gauze. As the gauze peeled away, it stuck painfully to her skin, and Sophie broke

into her mouth. "Here, have

"Colby, what century are you from? You have

realized his oversight and quickly dropped the gauze, dashed to the door, and shouted down the hallway,

until Colby's shout

warned that being on call 24/7 was

had never dealt with such demanding clients before. He skipped a Hawaii vacation to come here

"What's up, Colby?"

"I need an anesthetic."

"For what?"

my wife's

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