“Yeah,” Stella sighed, shaking her head. “Looks like the second son of the Tate family really can’t stand his older sister.”

“No matter how much York dislikes her, he’d never push her down the stairs.” Alessia’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully as her fingers tapped a steady rhythm on the tabletop.

“You think there’s more to the story?” Stella didn’t doubt Alessia’s instincts for a

second.

“I need to make a call.” Alessia stood up, already halfway out the door before Stella could respond.

Stella raised an eyebrow. “Pretends not to care, but she’s worried as hell.”

“What’s got Alessia running in and out like that?” someone asked.

“Mind your own business,” Pierce piped up, leaning in. Stella promptly pushed him back with a finger to his forehead.

At the stairwell, Alessia was just about to dial when her phone lit up–Karen was calling first.

“Mom? What’s wrong?”

“Lessie, York just showed up at the house. He’s acting strange, won’t answer any of my questions. Do you want to come home and check on him?”

“York’s at home?”

just got here. He’s sitting in the living room with the dog, hasn’t touched the fruit I brought him, just staring off into space. Honestly, it’s kind

Mom, keep an eye on him. I’m coming

worry, I’ll stay with him.

up and headed

she said, grabbing

“Where to?” Stella asked.

at my place. I

13.38

Stella blinked, but the

“Sure.” Alessia didn’t hesitate.

us–tell the prof we had to leave,”

One comes, two

over their

She swung her long legs over the bike and settled in as Stella revved the engine. In seconds, they shot off like a pair of arrows, the motorcycle’s roar echoing down the street. What should’ve been a

If you need anything, call me.” Stella took her helmet

Stella’s, then hurried inside. Stella watched until Alessia

and stepped inside. Karen appeared at the sound, motioning quietly to the living room. Alessia nodded, swapped her shoes, and walked in–only to find York sprawled on the

looked completely spaced out, while the dog wagged its tail and panted, content to just

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