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Chapter 21

Author: Luna
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-19 21:47:42

Solana's POV

I woke up with the sounds of laughter coming from outside. I want to sleep more but they are too loud.

I decided to get off my bed and headed towards the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth before stepping out of my room.

When I am done I headed towards the living room where the laughter is coming from and upon stepping my feet on the living room I saw my mother sitting on the couch and Olivia beside her, they are laughing at something.

"Good morning Mom," I greeted. My mother turned her head at me. The smile on her face disappears then she simply nods her head.

"Good morning," she blandly responded then brought her eyes to the magazine Olivia is holding.

I turned my head to Olivia and I saw her already looking at me with her eyes filled with pity and that irritates me even more.

"You want to join Solana?" she politely offered and I know should thank her for doing that but jealousy already clouded me.

How can she make my mother laugh while it is hard for me to eve
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