"Hey, about last night..." Sophie started, but before she could finish, Gordon was already down on one knee, slipping a pair of slippers onto her feet.
"I've told you a million times, don't run around barefoot," he said.
"It's fine, the floor's super warm," Sophie replied, shrugging it off. She was used to it by now. The Aldridge Estate wasn’t originally fitted with floor heating, but Gordon had it installed just for her because she loved to wander around without shoes. Ironically, it made her even less inclined to wear slippers indoors.
"Did you stay with me all night?" Sophie asked, grinning as she clung to his arm. "I knew you wouldn't leave me hanging."
"There was an international conference last night; I was tied up with that," Gordon said, giving her forehead a light tap. "Don't be so reckless from now on."
"Ugh..." Sophie muttered, rubbing her brow. "But I swear it felt like you were right there beside me all night."
Gordon didn’t say a word.
Sophie stepped back a bit, creating some space between them. Jenna had once pointed out that she and her brother were too close. Being so close, Sophie often struggled to determine whether her feelings for him were purely familial or something more.
Her brother was perfect, no matter the audience. In his presence, she always felt a sense of security, like nothing could possibly go wrong.
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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...