Sophia’s P.O.V

“I understand now,” I said softly, my voice cracking slightly as I looked at Nadia. “I understand why you did what you did… why you were so harsh with me.”

She looked at me, her expression unreadable at first, but then something shifted in her eyes- pain, maybe. Regret.

“Sophia…” she whispered, almost like she wasn’t sure I’d let her speak.

“I get it,” I continued, trying not to let the hurt color my words too much. “You ...