Sophia stood quietly in her room, staring at the lavender dress on the bed. It was beautiful, a delicate shade of purple that seemed to shimmer in the light. She hadn’t expected Mrs. Logan to give her something so elegant. But then again, Mrs. Logan had always treated her kindly. It was a rare kindness that Sophia didn’t quite know how to accept.
She slowly changed into the dress, adjusting the fabric as she stood before the mirror. Her heart felt heavy. The past few days had been difficult, especially after learning the truth about Kael. She couldn’t shake the image of him with another woman, and the anger still burned inside her. They weren’t officially together, but the betrayal still stung.
Just as she was about to finish adjusting the dress, she heard voices from downstairs. Mrs. Lo
