Chapter 961

"He seems loving, but when we were kids, he never went easy on me. He used to bully me a lot—so annoying," Sophie said with a hint of frustration. Olivia had never heard this side of Claude before, but she just listened, not really paying full attention and just letting Sophie talk. As they walked, they suddenly came across a large tree. Its thick, lush leaves made it stand out, and it caught Olivia's eye. "What's the name of this tree?" Olivia asked, curious because she had never seen one like it before. Sophie looked over when she heard the question, but her expression quickly turned awkward when she realized what Olivia was asking about. Noticing the change in her friend's demeanor, Olivia asked, "Is there a story behind this tree?" Sophie hesitated but couldn't lie to her friend. "Morgan planted this tree," she admitted. Olivia had already guessed that. It was the only reason she could think of for Sophie's strange reaction. "Are you... upset, Olivia?" Sophie asked, staring