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Isabella's rooftop house.

"I haven't still figured out why you had to follow me here." Isabella pointed out as she poured hot water into the coffee she was making.

"I told you already." Josie replied. "I just wanted to make sure you don't go out drinking on your own." She added.

"And I told you I can't. My sister is with me, remember."

"Ah, that's right! I've forgotten Sister Barbara is with you."

"It's obvious that you've forgotten." Isabella teased her as she brought the coffee to her. "There you go."

"Thank you!"

"When last did you visit me like this?" Isabella asked as she sat beside her. "Hasn't it been long? Let's see, I think it was before Asher joined us."

"How about you, when last did you come to visit me?"

"You always go home to see your mother whenever I come by."

"That's a lie."

"I'm really serious. Fine then, I'll come over tomorrow."

"No!" Josie replied quickly spilling hot coffee on herself. "Ouch!"

Isabella rushed to get her a napkin. "Ah, what is wrong with you?! I