Chapter 6: A Friend in Need

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The mansion of Alessandra was filled with an eerie silence, a stark contrast to the bustling activity that usually enveloped it. Mia found herself standing in the grand hallway, her eyes taking in the opulence of the surroundings. She missed the simplicity of her home, the warm embrace of her parents. Alessandra and her brother shared a bond that was evident in their every interaction, a bond Mia craved with her own family.

Alessandra had left earlier in the day with her brother, leaving Mia alone in the mansion with Monica, Alessandra's assistant. Monica had taken Mia shopping, helping her pick out clothes and other essentials. But the emptiness inside Mia was a void that no amount of shopping could fill.

After returning from shopping, Mia retreated to her room, her mind filled with thoughts of her mother. Her phone rang, displaying her father's name on the screen. She answered, her voice trembling as she explained her situation. She was staying with a friend who ran a company and