Sophia sat quietly in the passenger seat, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window.

Theodore Shaw, one hand casually gripping the steering wheel, broke the silence. "Maestro said you've changed a lot. I didn’t believe it. But now... I can see it. You've changed more than I thought."

His voice carried a mix of affection and frustration. "With your talent and background, you could have anyone you want. Why waste yourself on one person?" ...