"Wait, you're having second thoughts about leaving?"
"I've gotten so used to life with the Minton family. If I leave, I don't know where I'd go, if I could find a job, or even where I'd live."
Polly spoke softly, "Ms. Sophie, you're right. The truth is, I never sought revenge because deep down, I'm selfish. If Odie were gone, I'd lose this stable life. I'm scared to face the future."
Once you've experienced the luxury of a plush bed, how can you settle for a dingy room?
Similarly, once you've seen the world, you don't want to be a frog in a well anymore.
Even if Odie kept Polly around just to use her, over the years, Polly had lived a life beyond the reach of ordinary people. Despite being a maid, she dined on gourmet meals, lived in a spacious studio, and was surrounded by high society's glitz and glamour.
At Polly's age, in Summerfield, with no parents, no home, no car, and lacking a solid education, leaving Odie would mean struggling to get by, living in a bare-bones apartment. From start to finish, Polly and Odie's relationship was mutually beneficial. There was no animosity in that.
"As long as you understand," Sophie said.
Sophie’s advice for Polly to return to Odie was meant to help Polly realize what she truly wanted. Not everyone has the courage to face an uncertain future. Some people crave stability, and Polly was one of them.
Just as Sophie was about to make breakfast for Colby, Polly suddenly said, "Ms. Sophie, I haven’t congratulated you on your wedding yet."
"Thank you."
"But..."
Polly hesitated.
Seeing this, Sophie put down her kitchen utensils and asked, "Is there something else you want to tell me?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
when will new chapters release??...
Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...