Chapter 1375

Meanwhile, over at the Burke Estate, things were getting a bit intense.

Colby was carefully tending to Sophie's wounds. She watched him fussing over her, handling her with the gentleness of someone terrified of causing more pain, and couldn't help but tease, "You being so cautious is actually making it hurt more, you know?"

Colby froze at her words, clearly flustered.

Sophie chuckled softly and said, "Maybe I should just do it myself."

As she reached for the gauze, Colby gently caught her hand. "You don't have much time left to heal," he said quietly.

Sophie knew exactly what he was hinting at and nodded, "I know."

Colby looked up, meeting her gaze. "I think they're going to make their move soon. They won't just sit back and watch us bounce back."

"I know," Sophie replied.

need to come up with a plan to

too." Her voice

nights, a feeling had been gnawing at her-her time with Colby might be running out. Joseph's arrival had cranked up the pressure, making everything feel

Joseph predicted and the

might end up as strangers.

you up. You just rest for the next few

Sophie agreed, feeling a bit more at

a knock

voice came through the door, "Ms. Sophie, Mr. Colby, the boss wants to see

calmly replied,

from Sophie's shoulder, applied some fresh ointment, and

of nowhere, Sophie blurted out, "Colby, if everything started

whispered, "I would. No matter what happens, I'll find

smile to her lips.

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