As Sophia made the call, Asteria noticed that she was being unusually secretive. When Sophia finished the conversation, she seemed triumphant. Asteria later discovered that Sophia had manipulated their father into thinking that she, Asteria, was the one struggling in school. Their father lectured Asteria about her supposed poor performance, without giving her a chance to explain.
Asteria's father, caught up in his new marriage, seemed oblivious to the changes in his daughter's life. He would often remark on how lovely it was to have a "big, happy family" without noticing the tension building between Asteria and Sophia. BangPOV - Asteria Jade - Stepsis Makes Me Loco ...
As the days passed, Asteria began to open up to her friends about her situation. They encouraged her to talk to her father and set boundaries with Sophia. With newfound support, Asteria started to rebuild her confidence. As Sophia made the call, Asteria noticed that
