CHAPTER 18

SOPHIE

The whole place was filled with people. They weren't too many, but Jenny's house was a cozy space, so it felt suffocating. Scanning the room, I couldn't help but feel the infectious energy of the party. The air was electric, filled with laughter, chatter, and music.

My eyes narrowed when I saw Jacob and my mum in the corner conversing. My brows drew together in surprise. I couldn't figure out what my mum was doing at Jenny's house. Does she know that I live here, just a few kilometers away from where I rented them an apartment?

Suddenly, the loud music stopped, and before I knew what...