~SophiaThe dining room was silent. Uncomfortably so. The large mahogany table, polished to perfection, reflected the golden glow of the chandelier above. Around it, Nathaniel , Ethan, Isabella, and Lily sat, each absorbed in their own thoughts, their own emotions. Lily, sitting beside me, poked at her food absentmindedly, her small fingers twirling the fork between bites. Nathaniel sat across from us, his expression unreadable, while Isabella, seated at his left, stabbed at her food with unnecessary force. Ethan, next to her, looked lost in thought, his fork barely scraping against his plate. Despite the tension, the breakfast before us was nothing short of a feast. The maids had prepared a lavish spread: golden brown pancakes stacked high, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh strawberries; crispy bacon that curled at the edges; scrambled eggs cooked to perfection, fluffy and seasoned with herbs. There were croissants, their buttery scent filling the room, a plate of f
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