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(JARED'S POV)

I arrived home and hurried inside. As I entered the living room, I was met with the sight of Sofia sprawled on the couch, munching on junks with the TV blaring in the background. I was disappointed at the sight before me.

“Sofia, what's going on here?” I asked, picking up the remote and turning off the TV.

She scowled at me. “What's your problem? Why'd you turn off the TV?”

“We need to talk,” I said firmly.

She hissed and sat up on the couch, crossing her arms defensively. “About what? You left the house without telling me where you were going, and now you want to talk?”

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm and not snap. “Sofia, no tantrums, please. I need to ask you about something.”

She glared at me for a moment before rolling her eyes. “Fine, I'm listening.”

“Yesterday, you saw Arielle when she returned home, right?”

“Why are you asking me this? I told you she walked in on us,” Sofia said, the defensive tone back in her voice.

“Alright. Do you know why she was h