Chapter 1436

"No matter what life throws our way, I'm sticking with you. If you ever feel worn out, just lean on me. With me around, nobody's gonna hurt you."

"We promised to walk side by side, remember? So if you get tired, you can lean on me too."

Sophie met Colby's gaze with sincerity. "Don't think I'm just a girl-I'm tougher than you might guess. With me here, I won't let anyone harm you either."

"You silly thing."

Colby gently tapped the tip of Sophie's nose with his finger. "You talk a big game. If that day ever comes, you really think I'll just stand by and watch you charge ahead?"

"Why not? There's a saying, right? How does it go again...?"

"Who says women aren't as strong as men?"

"Exactly, that's the one."

The morning breeze in Summerfield painted Sophie's cheeks a rosy hue, and her hand, adorned with a wedding ring, gripped Colby's hand more firmly.

"Colby... are you scared?"

she

always offered some comfort. Yet lately, her dreams were haunted by those masked figures at the Pearl Hotel, with the black curtains lifting slowly, dim lights, and the

those dreams, running was her only

dreams felt all

Sophie could almost feel the blade at

her throat, followed by a spray of

Sophie, unable to provide a solid

he didn't

he felt on the brink of

was Sophie who made him want to learn how to

front of the mirror countless times-how to smile, how to look gentle, how to be

Jealousy, anger, anxiety...

all those emotions

he always felt like he was wearing a heavy

he offered Sophie all the love

that moment, Colby wanted

to tell her

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