Sophie glanced at James, who lay unconscious on the hospital bed, and said indifferently, "No, I'll come back when he's better."
Without a second look, Sophie walked out of the room. At that moment, James, who had been lying on the bed, opened his eyes.
Colt was taken aback. "Mr. Burke? You…"
"Help me up." James' voice was hoarse.
Colt hurried to help James up. He was unable to stop himself from asking, "Mr. Burke, was this intentional?"
James remained silent. He had sensed something was off early on. The security system's alarm had already sounded, and he knew the only person capable of breaching the Burke estate was Colby.
When the intruders burst in, he could have easily dodged the knife aimed at him, but he chose to face it head-on. He just wanted to see if Sophie would be upset or worried for him.
A bitter smile played on James' lips as he said, "Colt, she must still have feelings for me, right?"
"Mr. Burke…" After a pause, Colt said, "After all, she used to love you. She cared when you got hurt…"
"Did she care?" James murmured. "If she did, she wouldn't have left."
James looked pale. He had been awake for a while, but his injury was real.
Sophie, clever as she was, must have picked up on the situation from his earlier conversation with Colt, prompting her to leave.
"I'm tired. Start the discharge process."
"But Mr. Burke…"
"Do as I say."
"…Yes."
In the hospital corridor, Sophie was about to enter the elevator when a shadowy figure grabbed her arm.
She frowned, and before she could speak, the person pushed her against the hospital wall.
"Colby…" In a low voice, Sophie asked, "Is that you?"
The figure stiffened, clearly caught by surprise.
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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...