Sophia had drifted off for a bit in her room upstairs when she was roused by a knock at the door. Leaning back against her headboard, she called out, “Come in!”

Evelyn breezed in with a smile, “Hey Sophia, feeling any better?”

Sophia nodded, “Slept a little, definitely helped!”

As Evelyn walked further into the room, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow, your balcony is huge! It’s way bigger than mine.”

Sophia remained silent.

Turning to her, Evelyn grinned, “Grandpa really spoils you.”

Sophia offered a faint smile, “Yeah, he’s good to all of us.”

Evelyn sat on the edge of the bed, making casual conversation, “I just saw your boyfriend earlier – he’s quite the looker. Classy guy. Is he from J City?”

“No, he’s just working here,” Sophia replied.

“Oh, so you guys aren’t living together?” Evelyn asked, her curiosity piqued.

we’re not engaged, so we’re not

was dismissive, “Oh, come on. These days couples move in together at the

“My family is a bit traditional

chuckle, Evelyn gazed out at the sunlight pouring in from the balcony,

response, she turned back to Sophia, “Since you’re hardly ever here, do you think we could switch rooms? Mine gets all gloomy by the afternoon, no sunlight.

eyes as she regarded Evelyn, “There’re plenty of other rooms

of the other rooms have a balcony as big as this one!” Evelyn pleaded with an innocent look, “Grandpa said

you think you are, asking her to give up her room

sprang to her feet, turning to

his eyes dripping with cold disdain, “Even if Sophia hasn’t used the room for a year, it still belongs to her, let

of color as she uttered queasily, “Jason, I didn’t mean

close to you!” He

biting her lips, she looked abashed, “I know, I’m the outsider. None of you like

“Sophia’s not well and doesn’t

with a grim face as Jason slammed

a small laugh, “I could’ve handled it by

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