[Mr. Hall, since you're friends with Mr. Grant and I'm Sophia's bestie, I'll be straightforward. I appreciate your feelings, but I can't return them. Sorry, but you'll find the right person. As for me, I like Chris. Please don't overstep - you're just a common friend, not my dad.]

Her own father couldn't control her, let alone Caleb.

Only Sophia had the power to get her to listen from time to time. But Sophia always let her be, sharing her joy and sorrow. She cared but didn't ...