CHAPTER 39
SOPHIA’S POV
I entered our home that evening, my heart heavy with a mixture of emotions. There they were, Henry and Layla, locked in an embrace that sent a pang of jealousy through me. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of devastation as I watched them hug.
Summoning all the acting skills I had, I approached Layla and forced a smile. "Hi, Layla, it's good to see you."
She returned the smile, her eyes betraying a hint of something I couldn't quite place. "Sophia, how's school been treating you?"
I didn't want to engage in a lengthy conversation with her, but I replied politely, "It's been alright, thanks."
Henry, standing beside Layla, watched our interaction with a discerning eye. His expression was hard to read, but I could tell he was torn between making sure I was comfor
