realized the implications of the gathering. The last thing she needed right now was a convivial get-together while tensions with David and Sofia still loomed over them. She felt as though she was being backed into a corner, and the presence of Jason only added to the stress she was already experiencing.
“Vivian, I appreciate the thought, but we’re juggling a lot right now,” Lena said, trying to maintain a calm tone despite her rising frustration. “Chris is struggling at school, and David and I are trying to navigate our own issues with Sofia.”
“Exactly!” Vivian exclaimed, ignoring Lena’s plea for a private moment. “That’s why you both need to unwind! Jason and I can help lighten the atmosphere. Life is too short to stress out over all this drama.”
Jason, trying to ease the situation, st
