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.

responded, “No, we’re

days couples move in together at the drop of

lips, “My family is a

awkward chuckle, Evelyn gazed out at the sunlight pouring in

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

regarded Evelyn, “There’re plenty of other rooms in Old Mr. Quintin’s house. Pick any other and move there. I’m used to

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

her to give

sprang to her feet, turning to see Jason standing

a year, it still belongs to her, let alone she’s living here right

of color as she uttered queasily,

not that close to you!” He snapped,

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

“Sophia’s not well and doesn’t need

room with a grim face as

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

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