"Benjamin's girlfriend?"

My expression immediately turned cold and said, "I'm tired. I need to rest."

Without waiting for a response, I started to close the door.

I didn't want anything to do with anyone from that side of my so-called family.

But Harper blocked the door with her hand. "Sophie, please, just let me finish." she said beseechingly.

There was something about her - something in the way she pleaded with her voice trembling slightly - that made me give ...