"Heather, I heard you asked Mia to leave?"

Heather's expression soured, a subtle displeasure flickering in her eyes.

"If you care for her so much, why don't you invite her to stay at your place?" she retorted.

The group fell into an uncomfortable silence at Heather's bold suggestion.

Heather had not anticipated Mia forming such strong bonds with her friends during her brief stay. It seemed she had underestimated Mia's ability to connect with others.

"I'm doing ...