Rose's Request
"Let me check my phone, and then we can head back to your school," Layla said, making her way to where she had left her phone.
Upon checking it, she discovered missed calls from both her mother and Rose. Instead of calling her mother back first, Layla decided to return Rose's call.
As Layla dialed Rose's number, her younger sister picked up almost immediately, her voice tinged with a mix of relief and urgency. "Oh thank God! Where have you been, Sister Layla?"
"I was with Rio," Layla replied, trying to sound reassuring despite her own mixed feelings.
"Is it true what everyone's saying?" Rose asked hesitantly, her voice trembling.
"What exactly are they saying, Rose?" Layla inquired gently.
"That... that Grandfather kidnapped you and Big Brother Rio fought him to rescue you?" Rose's voice was filled with concern and disbelief.