LILYA
The forest was alive around us, the rustling leaves and chirping birds providing a symphony to our journey. Adrian walked beside me, his gaze fixed on the path ahead.
"You know," I said, breaking the silence, "you never really talk about your brothers."
Adrian's expression tightened, a flicker of pain in his eyes. "There's not much to say, Lilya. We drifted apart a long time ago."
I studied his face, sensing the weight of his unspoken words. "But they're still your family. Don't you miss them?"
He hesitated, his steps faltering for a moment. "Sometimes, I suppose. But we're different people now. There's too much history between us."
I nodded, understanding the complexities of family all too well. "People change, it's true. But sometimes, it's worth giving them a chance."
Befor
