Chapter 56: UNEXPECTED REALITY

Xina had sent her mother a simple text message, providing an address with no further explanation. The address was detailed enough that it would be easy for anyone to find, but Xina hadn't anticipated much beyond that. She certainly hadn't expected the complications that would arise from it. Stefan had insisted on accompanying Xina’s mother, Ella, claiming that he had something to say to Xina. Gaia, Xina’s sister, saw no harm in it, in fact, she was rather pleased. She assumed that Stefan’s presence would deliver another devastating blow to Xina, showing her just how far she had fallen from grace. In Gaia’s mind, Xina was destined to end up in some slum, surrounded by beggars and the downtrodden. After all, she had been cast out of the family home with nothing. Gaia, with a twisted sense of generosity, had even brought along some groceries and basic necessities, intending to showcase her supposed concern for Xina’s well-being. The scenario Gaia envisioned was clear: Xina, stubborn an