After breakfast, Jessica and her husband left for work, making the house even quieter. Grandma Linda also went out to visit the family’s mining company, leaving Mandy at home with Aiden and Alina.

"You don’t go to work?" Alina asked Mandy, curious.

Mandy looked up from her phone and shook her head slightly. She put the phone down and sat up. "Not really. I usually go with Grandma when she has meetings or inspections. Sometimes I help out at Dad’s company, make a few decisions, or ...