The text on her phone was from her best friend, Lexie. They had been inseparable since preschool, and Lexie had been like a sister to her, always there for her through thick and thin. But now, with all these controversial changes in her life courtesy of Victor, the companionship of Lexie seemed to be a saving grace.
Lexie's text read as follows:
" How's the big life treating you? We need to catch up! Lunch tomorrow? ''
A tiny smile played on Sophia's lips. It was amazing, but somehow, no matter what was happening, Lexie had ways of keeping her feet on solid ground. She suddenly hit the keys to answer her, saying that she was free the afternoon of the next day.
The tension in the air was palpable as Sophia returned her phone to the table. He had barely spoken a word with her since that
