"I've already let it go. No point in talking about it," I said firmly.

Sophia shook her head and shot back, "Bullshit. Don't think I can't read your face—you're still hung up on it."

"I mean it." I shook my head, trying to convince her. "There's just been a lot going on lately. That's not the only thing bothering me."

Only then did she smile brightly and say, "Alright then, I'll take your word for it."

"Yeah," I nodded.

We ...