Isaac POV

　　The next day, I called Aria to find out if she was at home.

　　When she answered the phone, her voice was wary. "Hello?" she said.

　　"Aria, it's me, Isaac," I said. "I just wanted to check in and see how you're doing."

　　"Oh...hi, Isaac," she said, sounding surprised. "I'm doing okay, I guess. Just trying to get through the day."

　　"That's good to hear," I said, hoping to sound reassuring. "I just wanted to know if you are ...