Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1514

"Sophie, let me explain..." Colby started, but Sophie cut him off, her voice firm. "There's really nothing to explain. I already know what you're going to say, and honestly, I don't want to hear it."

She paused briefly, letting her words sink in before continuing, "You know why James and I split up. I told you back then, if you ever betray or deceive me, I'm gone. No questions, no second chances."

Colby stayed silent, seemingly absorbing little of what Sophie was saying.

"From now on, we're going our separate ways," Sophie declared. "You've turned into this unfeeling machine, Colby. Don't hold me back. All I want is someone who truly loves me, and you... you just don't have it in you."

Her words were sharp, and those nearby couldn't help but feel the weight of them.

The people around them might not have known the whole story, but they could see the lengths Colby went to for Sophie. He'd risked everything for her, even his life. If that wasn't love, then what was?

it," Colby replied,

light in Colby's eyes dim and wondered if he truly grasped

her reasons. Yet, at

let him step into

watching,

security. Once he was gone, everyone exchanged glances, wondering if this was really

fade from view, unable to move for what

said you're not fully healed yet. Maybe you should

She often forgot her meds, and her mind seemed distant, her thoughts adrift as she stared out the

car pulled up outside the

approached Sophie and instructed the