If Somto truly valued family that much… then she would find a way to get along with Nnenna, even if it bruised her pride.
But if not, if this "sister" title was just a name he used out of politeness, then Ava wouldn't waste her time. She hated feeling small around anyone, and just standing beside Nnenna already made her feel… diminished.
Even worse, she didn't expect to feel this way about a girl she had just met.
So this was how important his sister was to him?
Her brother had been right.
Somto doesn't use words loosely, Arthur had once said to her. If he calls someone 'family', then that person is untouchable. Especially if it's a girl. You'll only waste your time trying to compete with that.
Ava clenched her fists quietly.
She didn't like it. Not one bit.
But the message was clear. Nnenna wasn't just some girl Somto brought over from his place. She was someone precious.
