JENNIFER
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting shadows across the sprawling mansion, and Luca was nowhere to be found. A deep sense of worry gnawed at my conscience, as I questioned the severity of my actions earlier—had I gone too far with that slap? I couldn't shake off the concern that gripped me. While I certainly didn't have the right to react as I did, neither did Luca have the right to push my mom, even if it was unintentional. The guilt welled up within me; he missed his quiz, and I couldn't help but think that perhaps our intrusion into their lives had made him unhappier.
Now, I found myself wrapped within the confines of my bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. Contemplating whether I should reach out to Luca and offer an apology weighed heavily on my mind. I knew it was t
