Sofia felt a little envious, especially after seeing how they were having such fun together without her. Regardless, she hid her jealousy well as she turned to Matthew and Veronica, who were seated on the couch, and smiled. “Matthew, I came to visit you when I found out that you’re still alive. Goodness, this is so unbelievable! Back then, when I learned that you died, I mean, that you were no longer around, I cried for a very long time.” Then, she turned to Veronica and greeted, “Hi, Veronica.”

As there was no reason for Matthew to be mean to her when she came with all smiles, he treated her politely despite his dislike for her. “Make yourself comfortable.”

“What would you like to drink? Coffee or tea?” Veronica offered.

“Anything is fine.” Sofia placed the gifts in a corner and took a seat on the couch.

From another corner, Eleanor scanned her from head to toe and raised her brows as she asked, “Master, is she your admirer?” Before Matthew could answer, she smirked and turned to Veronica. “You have quite a few rivals in love, Veronica.”

Veronica answered in amusement, “You’ve got it all wrong. The one she likes is Skyler.”

Eleanor

in a corner. Even though Sofia

trailed off,

Gomez, Matthew’s admirer,” Eleanor introduced

Sofia instinctively stole a glance at Veronica and saw that she looked calm. The woman didn’t even wince at that outrageous introduction. What the hell is going on? she wondered and rose to her feet. Then, she approached Eleanor and extended her hand in a friendly gesture. “Nice to meet you,

handshake, Lilianna merely raised her perfectly arched brow, looked away, and stood up to leave. “I’m tired and would like to return upstairs to rest.” Eleanor was never one to show any kindness to

“Matthew, s-she’s…”

with a laugh, “That’s how Eleanor has always been. We’re

Veronica added, “Are you looking for Skyler? He’s upstairs with

visiting Matthew was just an excuse. Since Shirley was her friend, she wouldn’t allow Sofia

meet him?” Sofia deliberately donned a

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