Sophia’s POV

~October, 21, 2025: Candace’s Pre-wedding Celebration Party for Alex and Sophia~

Dress code for the couple of the night: Dazzling, Hot, and Sexy

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Aunt Mel has been unreachable. Not unusual; she’s always been coming and going as she pleased or when one of my desperate emails or texts about missing her finally gets to her. But she only just left yesterday. So, it still hurts very much not to be able to get through when I call. It hurts not to hear her voice when I want.

I ...