Chapter 124

As Sophia thought back, she realized that Joshua had probably assumed the clothes she bought for Edison were meant as a surprise for him. That was why his expression changed so drastically when he discovered they weren't for him. A deeper sense of guilt toward him began to weigh on her heart. … I was in the shower, unaware of the situation unfolding outside. Feeling quite refreshed after finishing my shower, I opened the bathroom door and was taken aback to see Sophia sitting at the desk. I froze for a moment. I hadn't expected her to return now. I had thought she would be out all night with Edison, celebrating their 200th-day anniversary. "Happy birthday, Joshua," she said. I stiffened, completely caught off guard. I had never imagined Sophia would ever wish me a happy birthday. Wasn't she the one who had never cared about it before? Why was she doing it now? Sophia waited for a response, but when I didn't speak, she seemed somewhat awkward. Her eyes shifted to the tablet on