C140 MIA, IS THAT YOUR DAD IS THE REASON

Mia blinked. Then she laughed.

"You're joking," she said, waiting for Elena to crack a smile.

But Elena just stared back at her without blinking, her face completely serious.

The laughter died on Mia's lips.

"You're serious?" she asked, her voice rising in disbelief.

Elena didn't answer. She just continued to look at Mia with that same unwavering stare