CAMILLA POV
Aria returned home from school, her usual bubbly demeanor seemed to have dimmed. I noticed the change in her mood immediately as she made her way into the living room, her steps heavy with a sense of despondency. Without a word, she crawled into my embrace, seeking comfort in the warmth of my arms.
I held her close, feeling the weight of her sadness pressing against me. "Hey there, sweetie," I murmured softly, brushing a gentle hand through her hair. "What's on your mind? You seem a little down."
Aria hesitated, her lower lip trembling as she struggled to find the words to express herself. "It's nothing, Camilla," she finally whispered, her voice barely audible.
But I knew better than to dismiss her feelings so easily. I could see the shadows of sadness lingering
