Elena Sophia arrives with three bags of snacks, two bottles of sparkling juice, and the expression of a woman prepared for war. Maya follows behind her, carrying a blanket, a stack of movies, and one very serious-looking box of chocolate.I stare at them from the couch. “What is all this?”Sophia kicks the penthouse door shut with her heel. “Girls’ night.”Maya lifts the blanket proudly. “Non-negotiable.” I blink. Behind them, Liam appears silently, carrying two more grocery bags like he has been taken hostage.Sophia points at him without looking. “He volunteered.”Liam’s face stays blank. “I did not.”“He emotionally volunteered.” She retorts without looking at him.“That’s not a thing.”“It is now.” She says bluntly. A laugh escapes me before I can stop it. It pulls at my ribs a little, but not badly. Still, Cillian appears from his office doorway instantly. “What hurts?”I turn my head slowly toward him. “Nothing.”His eyes narrow. Sophia groans dramatically. “Oh my God, she lau
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