CHAPTER 99

Julia’s POV

I sat in the passenger seat of Elijah's car, staring out the window and thinking about how Grandma Evelyn had treated me.

That old woman doesn’t know what she’s saying!

It made me feel so frustrated that Evelyn never really accepted me as her granddaughter Sabrina. But having her insist that Sophia was the real Sabrina was truly pissing me off.

“I don't want to go home,” I muttered, breaking the silence. “I'll just feel even sadder and lonelier.”

Elijah glanced at me, concern etched on his face. “But Julia, where will you go? Would you rather return to the party? Perhaps some of your friends are still there.”

“No,” I said, frowning. “I’m not in the mood anymore.” Then slowly, I reached out to touch his hand gently. “I’d rather spend the evening at your house, Elijah. Just like old times.”

I was well aware that growing up, Sabrina used to spend a lot of time at his house. I wanted to prove to him that I could really be Sabrina, his long-lost love and best friend.

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