Cassandra took a deep breath, her gaze soft but firm as she spoke. "Dasika, your brother's family... they were murdered recently. The entire family, except for his daughter—your niece. Her body hasn't been found, and we believe she wasn't killed."
As the words sank in, Dasika's face went pale. She blinked a few times, as though trying to process the heavy truth. Her hands, which had been resting calmly at her sides, suddenly began to tremble. The smile that had graced her face just moments ago vanished, replaced by a look of pure shock. She took an unsteady step back, her body swaying as though she could no longer support herself under the weight of the news.
