Chapter 11

“Pretty sure you probably interrogated him, much like she’s doing now. It was probably Joey and, no, not dating him and don’t want to.” I pout, going back to dunking my bread roll in my starter and stuffing my face with all the ladylike manners of an ape. Ignoring the inquisitive sisterly eyes is my best plan.

“Sadly!” Christian sighs and gives me that “you are a completely hopeless child” look he has perfected from watching the little mermaid one too many times. I know he thinks it’s cute, and Sebastian the crab is currently his obsession, but it’s plain weird.

“Get your panda eyes off me. You date him if you like him so much.” I throw my napkin at him, and my father gives me the “behave” look. Christian throws it back with a challenging grin. Not phased at all by my dad’s attempts at being the head of the table.

“So, Sophie, how’s school?” Daniel cuts in, being the man of the moment and saving our family from ourselves, like he always does. He puts a hand on Leil