Annie endured in silence as she took a seat across from Sofia.

"How have things been lately? Has Finn grown tired of that rustic face of yours yet?"

"Has he thrown you out of the house already?"

Sofia's tone was laced with arrogance as she eyed Annie with disdain and curiosity.

"Never. Everything is fine."

"Finn still hasn't realized that I'm just a stand-in for you."

Sofia burst into laughter as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke.

"Then Finn really is a fool, isn't he? A noble lady ...