"She's..." Alexander finally had an excuse to look directly at Sophia, but couldn't figure out how to introduce her to Ivy.

Sophia smoothly saved the moment, standing up and greeting Ivy with natural grace. "I'm Eli's bestie and Lucas's big sister. Hi Ivy, I'm Sophia."

Ivy shook her hand but turned to Alexander with a puzzled look. "Didn't you say Luke was your little brother? How is he her brother now?"

Alexander answered awkwardly, "Well, all the younger ones in our group ...