Viya's POV
Amber pulled a tissue from her bag and handed it to Sophia, gesturing for her to pass it to me.
Sophia's voice softened. "Viya?"
"I'm sorry."
I took the tissue from her hand without looking up, hastily wiping the dampness from my lashes before forcing myself to meet their eyes with a weak smile. "I just... suddenly thought of my parents."
Sophia nodded in understanding, explaining to Amber, "Viya's parents also died in a car accident."
Amber was tactful enough not to push. Right on cue, the server arrived with our food, and she immediately redirected the conversation. "Let's eat. This restaurant's salt-baked chicken is absolutely incredible."
After lunch, Sophia headed back to her law firm while Amber and I drove to Blackwood Corporation together.
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