As Julia eventually rose to leave, she turned to Sarah with a warm smile. "I’ll go to my grumpy cousin before leaving. He’s probably mad that I haven’t even glanced at him since I got here. Take care, Sarah. And remember, I'm just a call away if you need anything."
Sarah nodded, her heart full. "Thank you, Julia. It means a lot."
The sun began its descent, casting a warm glow over the sprawling grounds of Aldo's mansion. In his room, Aldo sat on his bed, his expression thoughtful as he looked out the window. Julia, his cousin and Sarah's friend, stood before him, her presence commanding attention.
"Aldo, how's Sarah holding up?" Julia's voice carried genuine concern as she crossed her arms.
Aldo's gaze met hers. "I’m the one who got shot, cousin dearest. And I’m getting better, thanks
