ISABELLA GARCIAI stood outside, soaking in the scenery, when Mum approached me with her usual confident stride. “I see you’ve reconnected with Arash,” Mum said, her voice dripping with that scheming tone she always used, like she was pulling strings behind the scenes. Her words irritated me, and my heart raced with a mix of anger and unease. I took a deep breath to steady myself. “Yes, he was Ethan’s doctor after his fall,” I said, turning to face her, locking eyes so she’d know I was serious. “Why are you bringing this up now?” Mum blinked, completely unfazed by my question, her expression calm and controlled. Instead of answering, she looked past me, her gaze settling on someone behind my shoulder. Slowly, she reached out, waving her hand. “Come on, she’s right here,” she called, her voice loud and inviting to whoever was approaching. Mum leaned in closer, bending slightly to meet my eyes. “Arash asked to see you, and I allowed it. He’s joining us for lunch,” she said, her w
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