TETHERED
I braced myself, trying to maintain composure.
"Nothing's wrong, Aunt," I began, my voice betraying a hint of unease. I needed to be careful with my words. Any slip-up could raise suspicions. "The job's challenging, and the rules are overwhelming. But it's not about that, it's..."I hesitated, trying to find the right words. "I missed you terribly, and not being able to talk freely, it got to me.”