"Can we talk?"
She studied me for a moment, and I instinctively glanced toward Ariana and Sophie.
They immediately understood.
"Will you be alright?" Sophie asked, clearly unhappy about leaving us alone.
I nodded.
"I'll be fine. Just give us a moment."
They exchanged a brief look before leaving the room and quietly closing the door behind them.
The sudden silence felt almost uncomfortable.
Aunt Angela walked toward the edge of the bed and sat down, while I remained standing a few feet away.
She opened her mouth as if to speak, but nothing came out.
For the first time, I saw her hesitate.
Especially with me.
I didn't say anything either.
I didn't need to.
"You must be surprised to see me here today," she finally said.
A bitter smile touched her lips.
"Alexander didn't even invite me. I only heard about the wedding from my brother and decided to come with him."
I remained silent.
"You know Alexander thinks I contributed to your leaving two years ago."
