Chapter 1458
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Once everything was settled, Colby made his way back to Sophie, effortlessly scooping her up from the couch like heâd been doing for the past month.
Sophie, who had hardly needed to walk on her own, teased him with a playful grin, âColby, if you keep pampering me like this, my arms might still work, but my legs are going to stop cooperating.â
âDoesnât matter to me,â Colby replied with a genuine smile. âI could carry you forever.â His strength was impressive, and even in his later years, heâd 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. âYou always watch over me when Iâm asleep. This time, let me be the one watching over you.â
âAlright,â Colby agreed, holding her hand and placing it over his heart, as if drawing comfort from the touch.
Sophie let him be, soon hearing the steady rhythm of his breaths. Colby was a light sleeper; even the faintest sound could wake him.
Not wanting to disturb him, Sophie watched him quietly, tracing the strong lines of his face with her eyesâhis prominent nose, thin lips, the slight rise of his Adamâs apple, and his elegant collarbones.
Suddenly, Colby murmured, âHow am I supposed to sleep with you staring at me like that?â
Caught in the act, Sophie quickly averted her gaze, laughing softly. âI just woke up; Iâm not really sleepy yet. Just, you know, taking in the view.â
Noticing her rosy cheeks, Colby squeezed her hand a little tighter. âWilliam said your injuryâs nearly healed.â
His words made Sophie blush even more. âItâs not healed yet!â
âDid you skip the meds this morning?â
Realizing what he meant, Sophie asked, âYouâre talking about the medicine?â
She had thought... well, never mind.
âIâll grab the first-aid kit,â Colby said, already on his feet and heading to the bedroom.
Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
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ï¤Chapter 782 Sophie leaned back against the bed, watching him bustle around. She couldnât help but think about the past monthâColby diligently tending to her wounds, morning and night.
A wound that shouldâve taken two months to heal was almost better, thanks to his care.
Colby returned with the kit, expertly unwrapping the bandages to reveal her still-healing wounds, stark against her pale skin.
âI wonât look good in dresses anymore,â Sophie sighed.
Colby met her eyes, âOnce itâs healed, Iâll find the best doctor for scar removal. Youâll be rocking those beautiful dresses again in no time.â
âItâs too deep; itâll never heal right. Iâll be ugly, and you wonât love me anymore.â
Colby paused, her words meant as a joke but striking him deeply. Leaning close, he pressed a tender kiss to her injured shoulder.
âI love you, no matter what. Whether youâre beautiful or not, sick or healthy, young or old. I, Colby, will always love Sophie, until my very last breath.â