Gordon''s car dropped Sophie off outside her apartment.


    With a heavy heart, Sophie got out of the car and had just reached the apartment entrance when the security guard suddenly called out to her, "Ms. Sophie!" Sophie frowned and asked, "What''s up?"


    "A gentleman came by looking for you, and he''s been waiting inside for an hour."


    Saying so, the security guard pointed towards the lobby''s front desk, where Sophie could clearly see Colby''s figure.


    Sophie said coldly, "I''m not familiar with him. Tell him to leave."Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    "Alright, I''ll send him away!"


    Just as the security guard was about to leave, Sophie''s heart softened, "Come back!"


    "Uh?"


    "...Let him in."


    The security guard was taken aback, thinking he had heard wrong. Wasn''t she not familiar with him? Why was she letting him in?


    "Ms. Sophie, we have a policy here. If you''re being harassed, you can tell me directly, and I''ll send the person away!"


    "Harassed? He''s my boyfriend."


    "What?" The security guard was stunned.


    Boyfriend?


    The security guard nced at his phone, which was currently showing news of Sophie and James announcing their reconciliation, arm in arm. ''This... this doesn''t look like a single person.''


    The guard scratched his head in confusion but still went to the front desk and said to Colby, "Mr. Burke, your wife is calling you over." "What did you call me?"


    "Mr. Burke?"


    At that moment, Colby''s gaze was sharp enough to cut through steel.


    The security guard couldn''t figure out what he had said wrong, but he felt a chill down his spine.


    Colby followed Sophie like a child who had done something wrong. He didn''t dare to get too close to her. Once in the elevator, the two stood in silence. Sophie was the first to step out, followed closely by Colby. When Sophie was about to unlock her door, she turned to look at Colby, who was standing at the other end of the corridor, and said, "How long are you nning to follow me?"


    Colby pursed his lips, always at a loss for words. This time, though, Sophie was truly angry, and he couldn''t muster a single word.


    "Eithere in or leave. I don''t need a night guard."


    At that, Colby''s face finally broke into a smile, and he followed Sophie into her apartment.


    Sophie went to the kitchen, and Colby followed, insisting on cooking for her.


    When Sophie wanted to sweep the floor, Colby put down the spat and rushed to do it for her.


    Finally, Sophie couldn''t take it anymore and said, "Colby, what are you trying to do?"


    Colby was silent, unsure how to begin.


    Sophieughed and said, "Since you don''t know what you want to say to me, you might as well leave early." "Sophie..."


    "You''re not leaving? Then I will!"


    Sophie opened the door, pretending


    to leave, but in the next second,


    Colby stepped forward and pulled


    her into his embrace. Sophie frowned. Colby''s grip was strong, as


    if he''s afraid she would actually run away.


    Sophie struggled only a bit before giving up. "Is there something you can''t tell me?"


    "I''m sorry." Colby''s voice was low and hoarse, heavy with regret.


    Sophie spoke lightly, "I wanted a simple life, but since I''ve chosen you, it means I''m willing to face all future risks together. My only proposition is that you have to bepletely open with me. You should know I do not like to hide under someone else''s


    Wings, seeking protection endlessly."


    "I know, I''ve always known." Colby''s gaze was downcast, and he spoke softly, "I''ll tell you everything you want to know without holding anything back."


    Colby cupped Sophie''s face,


    delicately kissing her forehead.


    "Sophie, nothing is more important


    to me in this world than you and no mein


    one is more precious to me than


    yout. But there''s something must do." s?novel


    "Gordon told me some things. You''re investigating your parents'' case."


    Colby pursed his lips and said, "It''s not just about my parents."


    Sophie frowned and asked, "What else is it?"


    "It''s also about your parents."


    Hearing this, Sophie clenched her fists, suppressing the unease in her heart. "Who killed my parents?"


    Colby looked into Sophie''s eyes but involuntarily shifted his gaze away, saying, "What did Gordon tell you?"


    Sophie said, "He imed he didn''t know, but I don''t believe it. The Aldridge family holds all the prime intelligence in Devonport. It''s impossible for him not to know who killed my parents." Colby said softly, "It''s not that he doesn''t know. He just wanted me to tell you personally."


    "Mr. Gordon... really has his ways and ns." Sophie looked at Colby and said, "It seems your confidant really wants us to reconcile."


    "In that case, I should find a chance to properly thank him."


    Just then, the pot in the kitchen began to boil, and Colby touched Sophie''s head, saying, "Wait for me in the living room. I''ll tell you everything after I''ve cooked the spaghetti."


    "It''s been so long already. A few more minutes won''t matter. Hurry up."


    "Alright."


    Colby went back to the kitchen, expertly preparing spaghetti for Sophie. Watching Colby''s figure from the living room, Sophie leaned on her hand and said, "I want it with extra cheese."