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.

“No, we’re not engaged, so we’re not living

together at the drop of a hat; who

family is a bit traditional about

chuckle, Evelyn gazed out at the sunlight pouring in from the balcony, “I just love the winter sun.

back to Sophia, “Since you’re hardly ever here, do you think we could switch rooms? Mine gets all gloomy by

hair framed a face pale but for clear, composed eyes as she regarded Evelyn, “There’re plenty of other rooms in Old Mr. Quintin’s house.

none of the other rooms have a balcony as big as this one!” Evelyn pleaded with an innocent look, “Grandpa said you’re like an older sister

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

Evelyn sprang to her feet, turning to see Jason standing at the

was wearing a gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes dripping with cold disdain, “Even if Sophia hasn’t used the room for a year, it still belongs to her, let alone she’s living here right now. It’s not your turn

as she uttered queasily, “Jason, I

you!” He snapped,

looked abashed, “I

well and doesn’t need

fists, Evelyn left the room with a grim face as Jason

“I could’ve handled it by just saying no. Why’d you have to

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