Chapter 1400

He slipped to the ground, the last flicker of life leaving him.

The next morning.

Sophie had been out cold for a whole day after her surgery. When she finally blinked awake, the first thing she saw was Colby, snoozing right beside her.

She tried to sit up, but a sharp pain in her shoulder kept her pinned down. Colby must've sensed she was awake because he opened his eyes almost immediately.

Seeing Sophie awake brought an undeniable joy to Colby's face. "Are you alright? Do you need me to get the doctor?"

Sophie gently shook her head. "I'm okay."

"The anesthesia should have worn off by now. Does it hurt?"

"No, it doesn't."

"I'll grab you some water."

get up, but Sophie

sit there and

stay right here with you. I'm not

settled back beside

asked, "How's Mr. Gordon

Gordon made Colby's

didn't catch the change in his expression. Just then, Adler and Jenna burst into the room, tears streaming

jerk Colby wouldn't

I'm fine. No need

It was so dangerous! If we hadn't shown up when we did, who knows what could've happened to

with us, so we headed back early. But we couldn't find you at first. Luckily, Harold's guys had already taken care of Odie's crew, and Colt, that

did you end

the elevator on the underground second floor we hadn't checked. Without the passcode, Colby had to shoot the door

those gunshots in her dream

Mr. Gordon? And

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