Chapter 12

I don't have any opinion against Emma, nor do I deliberately exclude her.

I still remember when Emma first joined us, how Lucas gently introduced me and Gabriel to her.

Just like that, naturally, she joined our friendship of over ten years.

I wanted to show her friendliness, so the next day I brought her some pastries from my favorite bakery.

Unexpectedly, when she saw the price, she almost burst into tears.

"Wuwuwu, my mom and I have never eaten such expensive pastries. Thank you, Sophia. Can I save this pastry for my mom?"

We frantically tried to comfort her for a long time, but she still couldn't stop crying.

Lucas pretended to blame me, saying it was my fault for being too insensitive and making Emma cry.

I knew he was joking to lighten the mood, but I still felt a tightness in my heart.

Later, no matter what I did, they would protect Emma, telling me not to touch on Emma's sad experiences. After all, her family situation was so unfortunate, she should be happier at school.

I told myself it was okay, they had the right to make new friends.

But when I found out that even Gabriel, who was usually so cold, was intentionally or unintentionally favoring Emma and trying to make her happy.

I couldn't help but feel sour inside.

I seriously tried to avoid Emma and talked to Lucas and Gabriel about this matter.

But Lucas didn't care at all and said I was overthinking.

"Can't you be more understanding of Emma? Her family condition is so poor, unlike us who have everything we need."