"Catch you at the spot."
Sophie cuddled Fiona as she and Colby climbed into the car.
Harold remarked, "This might be the first time everyone's actually shown up."
"Yeah," Sophie laughed, "In past years, everyone had their own agendas. This year... it's definitely more lively."
Colby gently squeezed Sophie's hand, his eyes warm and tender. "Are you feeling tired? Maybe let Fiona sit on her own; she's a big girl now."
"But I want Daddy to hold me!" Fiona insisted, tugging at Colby's sleeve with determination.
Sophie playfully pinched Fiona's nose, freeing up a hand. "Every time Daddy suggests you sit by yourself, you insist on being held. Such a little rascal."
Colby, never able to refuse his daughter, took Fiona from Sophie's arms.
In a soothing voice, Colby said, "Fiona, you're in first grade now. It's time to start being independent and not always lean on Mommy and Daddy."
"But my classmates all like me, and they're super nice to Fiona! I can brush my teeth, wash my face, and even dress myself!" Fiona's eyes shone with pride.
Sophie chuckled, "That's right, our Fiona is the smartest. Even Danny can't compete with you."
"Danny said so too."
Fiona beamed at Harold, who was driving. "Uncle! Am I right or what?"
"Absolutely," Harold laughed, "Our Fiona is the brightest."
Compliments turned Fiona's cheeks the color of rosy apples.
At the cemetery, everyone was already gathered.
James had finished tending to Joseph's grave, while the group stood by the gate, Odie leaning against the car with a cigarette.
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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...