Chapter 755

Sophia didn't seem bothered by Joanna addressing her distantly. Instead, she offered a faint, elegant smile. Though I no longer had feelings for her, I had to admit that her beauty and composure were impeccable. Especially when she smiled, she carried an effortless allure that turned heads wherever she went. "There's no need for such formality between us, Joanna. Though we haven't been in contact all these years, blood is thicker than water." Her words made me glance at her in suspicion. Given everything I knew about Sophia, this didn't sound like something she would say. Yet it had come straight from her mouth. Joanna might have been gentle by nature, but she was far from naive. In fact, she was clever. Facing what might have been a subtle test or a peace offering, Joanna simply offered a faint, composed smile. "You're right, Sophia. Family bonds do carry weight." The more I listened, the more I sensed something was off. I quickly stepped forward and changed the subject. "Fir