At that moment, Odie couldn't resist the urge to mess with the person standing before him.
He deliberately said, "Honestly, I don't see the point in sticking around in this world. Might be better off just ending it."
"But there’s so much to live for! You're only eighteen; you've got your whole life ahead of you!" she insisted.
"I don't see a future for myself," Odie replied nonchalantly, perching on the rooftop's edge. "You wouldn’t understand what I've been through. People like me? We're too weighed down by guilt to deserve a place here."
"Nothing's set in stone. If you're really going through a tough time, talk to me! There's no need to do something so final," she urged, her voice laced with concern.
Sophie, looking increasingly anxious, added, "I know I might've been a bit harsh yesterday, and I'm sorry for that. Can you please step away from the ledge? It's really dangerous up there..."
The wind was fierce, and one misstep could be disastrous.
Seeing Sophie's worried expression, Odie shifted into an even more precarious position, letting both legs dangle over the edge.
Just as he expected, Sophie's face turned even paler.
"Hey, take a breath. I might not know what’s got you feeling like this, but I did study psychology for a year. I can help you sort through things. Ending it all is just giving up. Think about your parents, or anyone you care about. And what about that show you're watching? Don’t you want to see the finale? Every day brings something new and beautiful. You can experience it all. If you're feeling lonely, I can be there for you..."
"Be there for me?" Odie asked, suddenly interested. "And what about your brother?"
"My brother would back me up on saving a life because saving one person is like saving the world!"
Odie chuckled at Sophie's innocence.
How could she be so trusting, even in this dream?
Her naivety was easily swayed by his words.
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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...