Another bad news

His concentration was disrupted by the ringtone of his phone. With one glance at the screen, anxiety washed over Leonardo as he saw the caller ID.

It was his sister, Laura. The young lady never called Leonardo unless she had something important to discuss. What could be the problem? Leonardo knew he couldn't handle family matters and Hayley's situation at the same time so he resolved to ignore the first call. However, Laura's calls remained persistent and she refused to back down until she was answered by him.

Exasperated, he accepted the call and greeted her, trying to keep his tone steady despite his frustration. "Hello, Laura? How are you?"

He immediately noticed her uneven, strained breaths, heightening his unease as she hesitated before responding.

"Brother... It’s Mom, Mom, and Grandpa."

Leonardo's heart raced, his brow furrowing as he sensed Laura's distress. "What’s wrong? What’s happened to them?" he demanded, concern lacing his voice.

Laura's voice trembled, tears evident as