Georgiana stumbled back into the house, a wave of defeat crashing over her like a suffocating fog. The wreckage around her-a shattered window, overturned furniture, the remnants of their lives scattered across the floor-made her feel as if the world was closing in. She gripped the doorframe, fighting the urge to faint. Just as she collected herself, she spotted Maya standing outside, her gaze fixated on the destruction, oblivious to the chaos inside.
Arthur approached his sister, concern etched across his face. "Maya, are you okay?" he asked, his rough voice cutting through the silence.
Maya shook her head, her eyes wide with distress. "What are we going to do now? Where will we live?" she whispered, her voice trembling as she glanced at Georgiana.
Georgiana's heart sank further. She lo
