Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 1719

Chapter 1719

The hospital corridor was eerily quiet, not a soul in sight. Sophie wandered alone down the empty hallway, her

eyes catching the word "Morgue" looming ahead. It was freezing in there, and clad in a flimsy hospital gown, she

stood outside one of the rooms, too scared to step inside. When she was little, her parents adored her. But even

more than they adored her, they adored each other. They were always off on sadventure, grabbing any

chance to travel the world, so she often found herself at the Aldridge Manor. To her, the manor felt more like

hthan anywhere else. And Gordon, well, he was the best. As a kid, she clung to him like a shadow. Kids are

sensitive to scents, and she loved the way Gordon smelled. She would often nestle against him, coaxing her

brother to spin her tales. Even back then, Gordon was incredibly busy. He was a rare genius in the Aldridge

family, with a slew of international courses lined up for him every day. Yet, he never let exhaustion show in front

of her. Instead, he patiently indulged her with stories each time. Those days were carefree and beautiful.

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But life isn't perfect; she wasn't the sSophie anymore, and Gordon wasn't the Gordon she remembered. He

was now a cold, lifeless body, lying there, never to flash her that gentle, easy smile again.

Rick watched her with a touch of sympathy and said, "Ms. Sophie, take care of yourself."

"Ms. Sophie, it's time," Rick approached, breaking the silence. Sophie stared at the body covered in a white

sheet, silent. As Rick instructed the hospital staff to wheel the gurney away, Sophie didn't move an inch. When

the gurney brushed past her, she fought the urge to look back.

"I will," Sophie whispered. Gordon had done everything to make sure she'd grow, to make sure she'd be okay in a

world without him. Through his rigorous guidance, she had becsomeone with a rock solid resolve. She had

weathered countless hardships, survived close calls, and faced many storms. Fear was no longer a companion.

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The former head of the Aldridge family was being laid to rest, and the entire town of Devonport showed up to

pay their respects. In the

cemetery, Sophie wore a black dress with a white flower pinned to her chest. A black-and-white photo of Gordon

adorned the tombstone. He had prepared his own obituary photo long ago. That was

seventeen-year-old Gordon.

Jenna stayed close to Sophie, keeping an eye on her emotions, worried she might break down at the funeral. But

Sophie didn't. She stood like an expressionless puppet, a cold observer at this funeral. No tears, no sign of pain.

This made Jenna even more anxious. Nearby, a supportive friend shook their head at Jenna, understanding that

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sthings are hard to put into words; some

emotional knots aren't easily untied.

"No."

Colby stood by Sophie's side, holding an umbrella over her as a gentle snow fell from the sky, turning the

cemetery a pristine white. In the afternoon, the guests began to leave one by one. Only Sophie remained by the

gravestone.

"Colby, do you think... he thought | was a burden?" Sophie's voice was barely a whisper.

"Then why, after that kidnapping, did he never cto seeagain?" Sophie gazed at the photo on the

tombstone, feeling as if Gordon was still there, still smiling at her.