The afternoon sunlight filtered softly through the curtains, painting the room in a warm glow. Aria stirred on her bed, wrapped in the comfort of her blanket, when her phone buzzed sharply on the nightstand.she mumbled, reaching for it.“Aria, darling?” her mother’s familiar voice came through, tinged with urgency. “We need you. There’s an urgent family meeting. Please, come now.”Aria sat up, rubbing her eyes, her voice still heavy with sleep. “Alright, Mum. I’ll be there.”By the time Aria arrived at her parents’ mansion, the sky had begun to melt into shades of gold and pink. She stepped through the grand entrance, trying to compose herself. Her parents were already seated in the living room, their expressions serious, the kind of expressions that made her stomach knot.“Good evening, Mum. Good evening, Dad,” she greeted softly, trying to keep her voice even.“Good evening, Aria. Sit, please,” her father said, gesturing to the chair opposite them. “How are you doing, my daughter?”
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