Of course, Natalie had to explain, and so did Jade. Sophia and Jasmine sat there, dumbfounded and surprised by their story. Each word they spoke seemed to unravel a deeper layer of complexity, and it took a while for it to sink in. In the end, they looked at Ross with an awed expression, their disbelief giving way to something more complicated.
Sophia, ever the one to seek clarity, blinked a few times before speaking up. "So, just to make sure I understand this," she began, her voice still laced with incredulity, "not only did you get that Ryan guy's girlfriend—Natalie, here—but you also... did something with his mother, Jade?" She paused, as if trying to wrap her mind around the full scope of what she was hearing. "Wow, Ross, I mean, you've really outdone yourself."
