My phone suddenly vibrates. It’s a text. ‘Your account has been credited with…’ A chat notification pops up. Layla: {Down for a video call tonight, Little Miss Alexander McThorne? You’ve been telling me nothing these days.} Ignoring my best friend’s message, I open the text. “Two hundred and fifty…” I pause, covering my mouth, staring at the zeros in shock. What?! My eyes widen. A chat message pops up. Alexander T: {Your dad said you’ve been taking ‘responsibility’. You have me for that. See you tomorrow.} I keep staring, speechless. Warmth caresses my face, followed by something colder. Why? I open his chat, ready to type. “Sophia?” Someone calls. Raising my head, I stare at where the Pilates girls are all gathered. “A package got delivered for you.” “A package?” I murmu

