Victoria
Glass scattered around. The scene was rife with surprise and silence, as I grappled to make sense of the bewildering situation. The woman's unexpected declaration of calling me her daughter left me stunned, standing at the staircase alongside Rojin and Esmira, gaze fixed on her.
As my legs trembled, I clung to the railings for support, overwhelmed with a wave of unease. My heart raced uncontrollably, and my breathing quickened, akin to the onset of a panic attack.
Tears welled up in Alya's eyes, mirroring the emotional intensity of the moment. Enthralled in a potent exchange of gazes, she locked eyes with me, her hands temporarily oblivious to the fallen object.
Staring back at her, I found myself unable to avert my gaze, caught in a whirlwind of emotions. My head spun, attemp
