Across from Annie, Cecilia sat in the comforting warmth of the living room, the flickering firelight sketching shifting shadows on the walls. "Unspoken words lingered in the air, making the mood in the room feel almost suffocating. With a shaky breath, Cecilia clutched the teacup, her hands betraying her inner turmoil. This was a conversation she had deliberately evaded for several days, but the time had come, and escape was no longer an option.
"Annie," she began, her voice fragile and low. There's something I've been meaning to tell you. Something I've been hiding from you."
Annie's eyebrows knotted together in worry. "Cecilia, you're making me afraid." "What's happening?"
Cecilia paused, her eyes shifting down to her lap. At last, she gathered the bravery to express herself. "I'm pr
