GABRIELLE POV Carlos arrived with Sophia in tow, and her sister looked a bit flustered. “Hi!” Sophia greeted her with a shy smile. “Hey, Sophia. Are you hungry?” Gabbie asked, her tone warm. “No, I ate before I left, thank you,” Sophia replied, shaking her head. “Make yourself comfortable. We’ll be heading out soon,” Gabbie said. “I'm going to sit down and read for a bit,” Sophia responded, heading to a cozy spot with her book. “I'm going to take a shower and get ready. I'll be down soon,” Gabbie said, already heading towards the stairs. “Go ahead, I'll wait,” Sophia assured her as she climbed up to the room. Gabrielle glanced around the house. She hadn’t spent much time there, but it was stunning. She entered the bathroom, shedding her clothes and turning on the shower. As the

