Chapter 28
Aria Amethyst's Point of View
The tranquil evening embraced me as I sat at the entrance of our house, engrossed in the intricate dance of setting up my new cellphone. The soft glow of the screen painted my face, revealing the amazement that lingered within me. This wasn't just any phone; it was a testament to the evolving era of technology – a sleek touchscreen replacing the memories of a keypad.
Suddenly, a voice sliced through the quiet ambiance. "So, Thadeus bought you a phone." I turned swiftly, my senses startled by Blue's unexpected presence, a silhouette against the fading daylight.
Caught off guard, I responded, trying to gather the fragments of my surprise. "Yes, he did. I hesitated at first, but your brother has a way of being persistently persuasive. It's... embar
