As soon as Sierra left, Andrea found herself alone in the comfort of her own room. Her thoughts were all-consuming and

chaotic, swirling around in her mind like a never-ending whirlpool. She couldn't shake the nagging feeling that something was off, that she had missed something important.

The first thing that came to her mind was the twins' attendance at the upcoming dinner. Despite her efforts, she was still unsure whether they would be present or not. Andrea knew all too well that if she had ...