Ariel’s pov—-

Ariel's heart raced as she dialed her sister Esther's number, her mind swirling with the weight of the secret she was about to reveal. She needed Esther's guidance and support, knowing that she was the only person she could trust with this information.

As the phone rang, Ariel's palms grew sweaty, her nerves getting the best of her. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as she waited for Esther to answer.

"Hello?" Esther's voice came through the line, filled with warmth and concern.

"Esther, it's Ariel," Ariel said, her voice trembling slightly. "I need to talk to you. It's about Xavier."

There was a brief...