Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)

"Wait, you're having second thoughts about leaving?"

"I've gotten so used to life with the Minton family. If I leave, I don't know where I'd go, if I could find a job, or even where I'd live."

Polly spoke softly, "Ms. Sophie, you're right. The truth is, I never sought revenge because deep down, I'm selfish. If Odie were gone, I'd lose this stable life. I'm scared to face the future."

Once you've experienced the luxury of a plush bed, how can you settle for a dingy room?

Similarly, once you've seen the world, you don't want to be a frog in a well anymore.

Even if Odie kept Polly around just to use her, over the years, Polly had lived a life beyond the reach of ordinary people. Despite being a maid, she dined on gourmet meals, lived in a spacious studio, and was surrounded by high society's glitz and glamour.

At Polly's age, in Summerfield, with no parents, no home, no car, and lacking a solid education, leaving Odie would mean struggling to get by, living in a bare-bones apartment. From start to finish, Polly and Odie's relationship was mutually beneficial. There was no animosity in that.

"As long as you understand," Sophie said.

Sophie's advice for Polly to return to Odie was meant to help Polly realize what she truly wanted. Not everyone has the courage to face an uncertain future. Some people crave stability, and Polly was one of them.

Just as Sophie was about to make breakfast for Colby, Polly suddenly said, "Ms. Sophie, I haven't congratulated you on your wedding yet."

"Thank you."

"But..."

Polly hesitated.

Seeing this, Sophie put down her kitchen utensils and asked, "Is there something else you want to tell me?"

"It's nothing... it's just..."

Polly glanced at Sophie, who looked puzzled, and eventually decided not to say it: "Never mind, it's not important. Since you and Colby together now, Colby must be someone you can trust with your life wish you happiness and... I'm sorry for deceiving you in the past."

After speaking, Polly turned and left the kitchen.

What she had wanted to warn

Sophie about was to be cautious of

Jonah. Because Odie's feelings for Sophie were different. This difference might not even be realized by Odie himself. But having been with the Minton family for so long, Polly could see it, and she was sure Jonah could too. Jonah, always loyal to Odie, wouldn't let anyone harm him. Yet, Sophie's presence had clearly caused Odie to lose his usual clarity and reason.

However, since Sophie had Colby by her side, it probably wouldn't matter. After all, who would dare to mess with Colby's woman?

Thinking it over, Polly eventually

O open the kitchen door et

again, thinking it would be

e Sophie to be a bit cautious.

Seeing Polly return, Sophie looked confused: "Did you forget something?"

"Ms. Sophie, I wanted to say..."

"Polly."

Jonah's voice suddenly came from behind: "The boss wants you to go up and clean the rooms."

"...Yes."

Polly slowly backed out.

Sophie glanced at the trout Jonah was holding and asked, "What's this?"

"The boss said he'd like to try some of your trout chowder. Could you send it up when it's ready?"