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As Sophia lay in bed, deep in her thoughts, a soft knock on the door pulled her attention away. Reluctantly, she called out, "Come in."

The door opened slowly, and Xiao entered the room, his presence casting a warm glow that instantly eased Sophia's worries. He approached her with a gentle smile, his eyes filled with understanding.

"Hey," Xiao said softly, his voice laced with empathy. "I noticed you were a bit distant during dinner and how you walked out on us. I wanted to check on you and remind you that there's no need to be angry or jealous."

Sophia sat up, meeting Xiao's gaze. "I know she's just a childhood friend," she replied, her voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability. "But seeing her here, intruding on our private time, it felt like a breach of trust. She knows so much about you and have been in your life longer"

Xiao sat down beside Sophia on the bed, his presence comforting. "I understand why you feel that way," he acknowledged, his tone gentle. "But Becky's presence do