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.

a soft voice, Sophia responded, “No, we’re not engaged, so

come on. These days couples move in together at the drop of a hat; who waits

is a

an awkward chuckle, Evelyn gazed out at the sunlight pouring in

you think we could switch rooms? Mine gets all gloomy by

clear, composed eyes as she regarded Evelyn, “There’re plenty of other rooms in Old Mr. Quintin’s house. Pick any other and move

barely here, and none of the other rooms have a balcony as big as this one!” Evelyn pleaded with an innocent look, “Grandpa said

you are, asking her to give up her room for

through from the doorway, and Evelyn sprang to her feet, turning to see Jason standing at the door,

room for a year, it still belongs to her, let alone she’s living

drained of color as she uttered queasily, “Jason,

that close to you!” He

looked abashed,

impatience was palpable, “Sophia’s not well and

Evelyn left the room with a grim face as

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

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