Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1473

"Alright, I'm heading out."

As Reece was leaving, he flashed Colby a quick smile. Even a simple smile from Reece was enough to get under Colby's skin. Colby turned off the stove and scooped out the boiled eggs.

Sophie, lounging on the couch, glanced over at Colby in the kitchen and remarked, "Why do I get the feeling you have a beef with Reece?"

"He's not worth my time," Colby replied with a cool indifference, swiftly peeling the eggs.

Once the eggs were neatly peeled, he walked over to Sophie and gently rolled one over her bruise. "This will help with the swelling. You've been too rough on yourself; it’s gonna hurt tomorrow."

"Reece is just the kind who likes to stir the pot. Don't let his clean-cut look fool you; he's got a mischievous streak a mile wide," Sophie commented. "I think he just wanted to see if you care about me, not to rile you up."

Colby just gave a non-committal hum, acting like he didn't care much. Sophie's skin was as delicate as porcelain, and the bruise on her thigh was quite alarming. Colby said, "But he did say one thing right."

"And what's that?"

"I didn't do a good job of keeping you safe."

"I did this to myself," Sophie frowned. "Don't talk like that again."

"Keeping you safe is my top priority. From now on, no one’s gonna hurt you on my watch, not even you," Colby said, giving Sophie's nose a playful tweak. "Let me carry you to bed."

With that, Colby set the eggs aside and scooped Sophie up, heading upstairs. Sophie naturally looped her arms around his neck, but when she caught a glimpse of his profile, her mind wandered for a moment. It was as if she saw the cold, distant version of Colby from her dreams.