CHAPTER 97

Sophia’s POV

“Grandma Evelyn!” I called out, my heart pounding with relief and concern. I rushed over to her, kneeling beside the bench. “We’ve been worried sick about you. Are you okay?”

Evelyn turned to me with a gentle smile, her eyes twinkling with recognition, but she said, “Oh, Sabrina, it's so nice to see you, dear.”

I felt a jolt of confusion. “Grandma Evelyn, it's me, Sophia. Remember? I'm designing your new home.”

She continued to smile, her gaze drifting past me. “Sabrina used to love the slide here. We would come almost every weekend. Such a sweet girl.”

I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. “I'm Sophia,” I repeated gently. “We met recently, remember?”

Evelyn’s eyes filled with tears. “Sabrina was always so full of joy. I miss her terribly.”

I reached out and took her hand, my voice softening. "Let's go home, Grandma Evelyn. Everyone is worried about you."

Her grip on my hand tightened as she looked directly at me, her tears spilling over. “Let's go home, Sabrina.”

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