Sophie couldn't bear the escalating tension any longer. Her voice, usually soft and unassuming, suddenly filled the room. "Shut up!" she screamed, her eyes wide with frustration.
The effect was immediate. Brenda's got silenced by Sophie's unexpected outburst. James, too, froze mid-sentence, his anger momentarily forgotten.
Sophie stepped forward, her gaze shifting between the two. "Brenda," she said firmly, "you go to your room now." Her tone brooked no argument.
Brenda stormed out of the room, Her eyes bore into James, a mix of anger and frustration.
James stood there, embarrassed and a little shaken by the sudden turn of events.
Sophie's expression softened toward James, though a hint of upset lingered in her eyes.
"Let's go to the room," she said, leading the way. They walked in silence, the tension from earlier still palpable between them.
