~~ ARIA ~~I dial the phone number with shaky fingers and hold the phone tightly against my ear. My heart beats faster with every ring, and I find myself holding my breath without meaning to.When the third ring sounds, the call connects, and I straighten on the bed.My chest rises and falls as I wait for her to speak first. “Hello?” Her voice comes softly.“It’s me,” I say. My voice comes out calmer than I feel. “But before we talk any further, I need you to understand something.” She stays quiet. “If you lie to me again, I won’t be able to help you,” I say firmly. There is silence on the other end. I can hear her breathing, uneven and nervous. Then she sighs, and the sound carries pain with it. “My name is not Annabel,” she admits quietly. “My name is Sophia Turner.” I close my eyes for a second, taking that in. I’m not surprised, but hearing her admit it makes everything feel more real.My fingers tighten around the phone, and I nod as though she can see me. “Where is your
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