“I should get that,” I said quietly, but Aria didn’t move.Her hand was still at my side, fingers brushing faintly against my wrist. “Do you want me to go before you open it?” she asked, voice low, unreadable.I hesitated, my fingers curling slightly against her touch. “You should,” I whispered, though the way I said it didn’t sound like I meant it.Her lips curved; a faint, knowing smile. “Then tell me to.”I exhaled sharply and stepped back. “Aria, please—”The knock came again, firmer this time. “Miss Garden? I brought the package you asked for!” the woman called.I turned my head, grateful for the excuse to pull away. When I looked back, Aria was already standing a few steps farther, her composure back in place. That same unbothered calm she always wore when she wanted to hide something.I opened the door just enough to see the cleaning lady, her hands clutching a small paper bag.“Sorry for the timing, Miss Garden,” she said apologetically. “The delivery guy dropped this at the
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