Chapter 13

Kane drove everyone out, leaving himself alone in the room. He sat on the floor, clutching the torn remains of the dress. Around his neck hung a necklace made from a ring that once belonged to Aria, strung delicately on a piece of string. These were the last remnants of Aria’s presence. With them, it almost felt like she was still by his side. Suddenly, Aria’s phone, which he had kept in his pocket, vibrated. He opened it, and to his disbelief, there was a message from Julia. "Aria, so...