After breakfast, Avery was probably the only one in a good mood.

Sophia, on the other hand, had to force every bite down. She didn't want to fully process what Avery was saying—especially not in front of William. The stark difference in their backgrounds was painfully obvious. Each word felt like a reminder: Stop dreaming.

William wasn't exactly thrilled either. On one hand, he didn't want to offend Avery, but on the other, he thought most of what she said was ...