"Cut it out!"
The bedroom door swung open, and Theo's irritable voice rang out.
Veronica was startled by her brother's commanding tone. And then it hit her. She blurted out, "Wait, you're back? You... you were in the room too? What on earth were you doing with her while Ellinor wasn't home?"
Theo didn't feel the need to explain himself. "It's late, Veronica. Go to your own room and sleep." He retorted.
"No wonder Ellinor ran away. You're really not helping, bro!" Veronica muttered, shooting Sophia a dirty look before storming off.
Sophia merely shrugged and spread her hands. "See that, Theo? That's how she treats me! That's why I came to your room."
Theo was stone-faced. "You'll have to make do for the night. I'll arrange a hotel for you tomorrow. You won't have to see her anymore."
"Fair enough." Sophia replied nonchalantly and went downstairs to watch TV.
Theo didn't care what Sophia did. He was simply annoyed by Veronica's shouting and had come out to put a stop to it.
He returned to his room and picked up an incoming call from Collin.
Expecting news, he answered promptly.
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