Ashes Before Dawn
"Cecilia, why are you here? You need to leave right now, this isn't a place you should be. If my father finds out you're here, you'll be in danger."
For the first time, Cecilia no longer wore her usual humble, timid smile. Instead, she confidently took Max's hand and walked toward Joshua.
"What are you so afraid of? The phone call you got earlier… it was about Sheila, wasn't it?
"She's dead now, right?"
Joshua frowned. His voice carried a trace of irritation.
"We can't say that yet. There hasn't been any official confirmation."
Cecilia's smile only grew wider.
"What confirmation do we need? The plane crashed into the ocean. I saw the news. And there's no way anyone could have survived."