When she entered her bedroom, Alia tossed her car keys and phone onto the bed. Clothes were shed in a small trail toward the bathroom, where she washed away the weariness clinging to her like stubborn shadows. After freshening up, she slipped into her pajamas and dried her damp hair with a blow dryer, the warm hum filling the quiet room. Once done, she sat on the edge of the bed and grabbed her phone, hesitating only for a heartbeat before dialing Pablo. The call connected almost immediately. “Hello, Mrs. Silvercrest,” Pablo greeted, his voice gentle yet respectful. “Hi, Stanley. Can I ask... is Grandpa busy?” she replied, careful to sound polite. “No. Old Mr. Silvercrest is just having tea in the garden. Would you like to speak with him?” “Yes, please.” She heard faint footsteps, a door sliding open, and the rustling of leaves before Pablo spoke again. “Mrs. Silvercrest wants to talk to you,” he said, handing the phone over. Nathan’s heart gave a quiet stutter. Alia ra
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