Chapter 75

Sophie’s pov ; Ava’s sudden outburst startled me. Her face was filled with anger as she stomped her foot. “I’m so angry! Look at that table full of food! They can’t finish it, but they’d rather waste it than let you eat. What kind of family is this?” I felt my throat tighten as sadness crept in. But I forced a big smile onto my face, hoping to calm her down. “Forget it, Ava. I’m used to it. Don’t be angry because of me—it’s not worth it.” She grabbed my wrist tightly, her eyes glistening. “Don’t comfort me! You should pay more attention to yourself instead. Look at how thin you are. I thought I was skinny, but you’re even thinner than me.” I looked away, not knowing how to respond. Her warmth and genuine concern stirred something inside me that I tried to suppress. “They treat you so horribly. Just ignore them from now on,” Ava said firmly. I sighed, the weight of disappointment heavy on my chest. “They came today saying they wanted to take me out for dinner. I thought…I thought maybe