"That's all. You go on. I'm hanging up now." Rosetta closed her eyes, spoke in a cold tone and then ended the call.
The following days passed without any sign of Elliot or Edric. She assumed he was at the hospital, keeping Sierra company.
In the meantime, Rosetta had almost finished packing her belongings, with only two days left until her final performance.
After the last rehearsal, Rosetta returned home and briefly called Riley. As soon as she hung up, she heard a car pulling up outside.
It was Elliot and Edric returning.
In the past, she would have waited to greet them, but today, she only felt an overwhelming weariness, too drained to face anyone.
So she stood and started to go upstairs.
But before she could make it far, Elliot stopped her.
"Rosie."
She turned and there, between Elliot and Edric, stood Sierra.
For a moment, Rosetta was caught off guard, forgetting to guard her emotions as she looked at the two brothers with questioning, puzzled eyes.
Edric stepped forward, gently taking her arm. "Rosie, Sierra's grandmother is in the hospital. We didn't feel right about leaving her alone, so we'll have her stay here at the villa for a while."