Chapter 41 Not What It Seem

• David's voice, usually calm, was laced with worry. "We thought you were in danger, or... or something worse." Their words hung in the air, filling the room with tension.
• Mum's and David's faces reflected confusion and fear, their eyes pleading for answers.
• I forced a calm smile, buying time to gather my thoughts. But my mind remained blank, unable to devise a convincing lie. The silence stretched, heavy with unspoken questions.