Villain Ch 1231. Lines in the Sand
Sophia froze the moment she stepped out of the Pilates class. The workout had been brutal—Larissa's hawk-like gaze on her the entire time didn't help. Every move, every stretch, every hold, it was as if Larissa were daring her to mess up. And sure, she'd made fewer mistakes today, but it still felt like navigating a minefield.
Her muscles ached, and her mind was already swirling with thoughts of an indulgent smoothie to salvage her morning. But the sight in the lobby made her stomach drop.
There was Allen, as expected. She'd figured she might run into him—his gym routine was always predictable. She'd even prepared herself mentally, rehearsing casual lines, something cool to say if their paths crossed. But this? This she hadn't anticipated.
