DIAKOS RESIDENCE
Gigi quickly wiped her tear-streaked face, attempting to calm her breathing. Her hands trembled as she brushed her hair back into place, attempting to maintain composure despite the emotional turmoil raging within her. She took a deep breath and shoved her phone into her pocket, determined to appear calm even though she felt anything but.
Before heading for the door, she gave Sr. one last look. Without missing a beat, Cassia pushed the door open as soon as she unlocked it. The sight of Gigi caused her brows to knit together and her eyes to widen slightly. "Why did you lock the door?" she asked, her voice tinged with suspicion, and Gigi hesitated, looking away.
"I did not realize I locked it," she whispered. Residual grief kept her gaze glued to the floor, too raw to
