The living room was quiet, save for the soft ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner and the occasional rustle of the wind outside, stirring the curtains. Bella sat on the couch, her posture stiff, her gaze distant. Zane and Alana stood in front of her, fidgeting nervously. Their little faces were full of guilt, their wide eyes searching for a way to make things right.“We’re really sorry, Bella,” Zane said, his voice small and uncertain. He shifted from foot to foot, clearly uncomfortable with the atmosphere.“We didn’t mean to lock you in there for so long,” Alana added, her voice almost a whisper, as though the weight of her words made them heavier.Bella looked at them, her expression hardening, but not in anger. It was more a mixture of disappointment and concern. They were just children, after all, but their actions had consequences.“Your prank was not just a prank, kids,” Bella said, her tone steady but firm. “You can’t joke about things that can hurt or affect others
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