Sophie clearly heard the sudden, intense pounding of her heart. Her momentary look of shock betrayed her true reaction to Sam's words.
Could this be Sam's so-called New Year's gift?
How could it be!
How could a living person be given as a gift, especially when he... wasn't he supposed to belong to Angel?
No, no, Sam must be teasing her!
Sophie's cheeks flushed instantly, and she glared at Sam.
"I don't know what nonsense you're talking about!"
She turned and stormed out of the kitchen, looking furious, as if reacting instinctively to being humiliated. In reality, she returned to the sofa, grabbed a pillow, and hugged it tightly. She buried her face in it, seeking warmth and comfort.
Sophie was a sensitive and suspicious person, she admitted that.
Otherwise, she wouldn't always question the intentions of those who tried to help her, wondering if they pitied her.
And she didn't want to be pitied.
