As heavy footsteps echoed from the stairs, a sudden hush fell over the dining area. All eyes turned towards the source of the sound, and Amara’s expression shifted to a frown. She recognized those footsteps, and she knew who was coming.
Sure enough, it was Sarah, her sister, making her way down the stairs with a determined and slightly mischievous look on her face. Her presence had the power to both brighten and complicate any situation, and today was no exception.
Amara sighed inwardly, her hope for a peaceful gathering fading as Sarah approached them. Sarah wore a broad, cheeky grin as she cast her gaze from one brother to the other, her eyes dancing with curiosity.
“Wow, there are two of you now?” she exclaimed, her eyes widening with mock surprise. Then, she turned her attention to
