Chapter 13: A New Encounter

Evan woke up that morning with mixed feelings. Though his wounds were healing, his mind was continuously occupied with the appearance of Aria Sterling in their home. Now back at home, far from her destroyed house, Evan felt a heavy responsibility weighing on him. He sat on his bed, staring at the wardrobe where Aria had slept the night before.

When Evan came down to the dining room, he found Elma busy preparing breakfast. Her face still showed signs of fatigue, but there was a gentle smile on her lips as she saw Evan.

“Good morning, Evan,” Elma greeted warmly. “How did you sleep?”

“Good morning, Aunt Elma,” Evan replied as he sat at the dining table. “I slept well. But… I’m still curious about the girl you brought home yesterday. What exactly happened?”

Elma sighed and stirred the soup in the pot. “Her name is Aria Sterling. I found her outside the house last night, and she looked exhausted and deeply distressed.”

Evan listened intently. “Did she say anything? Does she know who was af
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