Alina frowned and stepped closer, watching as Aiden’s jaw tightened the longer he stared at the screen. His hand gripped the mouse tightly.

“Aiden… what’s wrong?” she asked softly.

Before he could reply, Mandy, who had been standing quietly nearby, spoke up.

“Aiden?” she said carefully. “You look like you’re about to explode. What happened?”

Aiden stayed silent for a few more seconds. Mandy and Alina exchanged worried looks.

Then, Aiden slowly looked up ...