Becky emptied her bag onto the bed, the contents spilling out in a scattered mess. Her hands sifted through the pile with increasing urgency.“Where is it?” she muttered, her voice full of frustration. No matter how thoroughly she searched, the object she sought wasn’t there. With a deep sigh, she reached for her phone, intending to call Diana. Her finger hovered over the dial button, but she hesitated and ended the call before it could connect.“How will I even explain this to Diana if she asks?” she whispered to herself, anxiety rising up in her chest.She glanced at the clock—it was already 7 p.m. Before she could think further, a knock on her door startled her.“Becky, open up. Dinner is ready,” her mother called gently from the other side.“I’m not hungry,” Becky replied at once, with a feeling of anger.“Please, open the door,” her mother said again, knocking lightly.“Please, just leave me alone,” Becky said again.After a pause, she heard her mother’s footsteps retreating. “If
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