Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1416

Griffin eagerly grabbed Elodie's backpack for her, ready to lend a hand.

Adler chimed in, "Heading out already? Why not stick around a bit longer? There's plenty of room here, and Sophie and Colby wouldn't mind at all."

Elodie shook her head with a smile, "We've got a place to crash, and since this is their new home, it's best not to intrude tonight."

With that, she and Griffin started making their way to the door.

Reece stood up too, "Looks like it's time for me to bounce as well. Got an early start with a shoot tomorrow."

"Guess it's our cue to leave too," Julian and Booker agreed as they got up.

Harold nodded, "The Aldridge family has a ton on my plate waiting for me. I'll pass on staying over tonight, but let's catch up soon."

Odie nudged Jonah, "Time to roll."

Adler and Jenna watched as everyone started filing out, momentarily caught off guard. Jenna was the first to recover, "Oh right, don't we have plans tomorrow? Let's get moving."

Adler asked, mid-sentence as Jenna pulled him to his

Adler pointed back at

the jacket! I'll get

gone, the living room felt quiet with just Sophie and Colby left

handle cleaning up. You must be beat, go ahead and rest. I've got this," Colby

Sophie suddenly

his eyes,

to voice the doubts swirling in her heart. Finally, she managed a small

"I'll grab some ointment."

gently scooped Sophie up and carried her upstairs. "Colby,

me around, you don't need to worry about

chuckled, "Who doesn't use

ointment from the medicine box in the corner. Under the soft glow of the lamp, his profile

striking-sharp brows, deep eyes. Right now, his lips were pressed together,

"Colby, do you love

wasn't often Sophie asked