Sophia’s POV

⁓October 24, 2025: Sophia’s 24th birthday⁓

I’m twenty-four today. Yay.

I pray this is the year I grow, so no one ever takes advantage of me again.

As usual, my parents were in my bedroom at midnight to wish me a happy birthday with my first batch of presents—a pricey gift card and some new books to read.

Alexander sent a message at exactly 12:00 A. M.: {Happy birthday, Sophia. Thank you for coming into this world on this special day.}

I only saw it after my parents ...