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.

soft voice, Sophia responded, “No, we’re not

in together

“My family is a

pouring in from the balcony, “I just love the winter sun. It’s

here, do you think we could switch rooms? Mine

Evelyn, “There’re plenty of

a balcony as big as this one!” Evelyn pleaded with an innocent look, “Grandpa said

her to give up her room for

to her feet,

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

of color as she uttered queasily, “Jason,

not that close to you!” He snapped, cutting her

from red to pale; biting her lips, she looked abashed, “I know, I’m the outsider.

well and doesn’t need to hear your self-pity.

her hands into fists, Evelyn left the room with a grim face

could’ve handled it by just saying no. Why’d you

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