Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1458

Once everything was settled, Colby made his way back to Sophie, effortlessly scooping her up from the couch like he'd been doing for the past month.

Sophie, who had hardly needed to walk on her own, teased him with a playful grin, "Colby, if you keep pampering me like this, my arms might still work, but my legs are going to stop cooperating."

"Doesn't matter to me," Colby replied with a genuine smile. "I could carry you forever." His strength was impressive, and even in his later years, he'd probably still be lifting weights like it was nothing.

Sophie was light as a feather, making it easy for Colby to lift her without breaking a sweat.

Back in their cozy room, Colby gently laid Sophie down on the bed. The dim light cast soft shadows as he settled beside her.

Sophie looked over at him, a soft smile playing on her lips. "You always watch over me when I'm asleep. This time, let me be the one watching over you."

"Alright," Colby agreed, holding her hand and placing it over his heart, as if drawing comfort from the touch.

hearing the steady rhythm of his breaths. Colby was a light sleeper; even

him quietly, tracing the strong lines of his face with her eyes-his prominent nose, thin lips, the slight rise

Colby murmured, "How am I supposed to sleep with

averted her gaze, laughing softly. "I just woke up; I'm not really sleepy yet. Just, you

Colby squeezed her hand a little tighter. "William said your injury's

Sophie blush even more. "It's not healed

skip the

Sophie asked, "You're talking

had thought... well,

said, already on his feet and

She couldn't help but think about the past month Colby diligently tending to her wounds, morning

that should've taken two months to heal was

care.