On set, the crew bustled about, preparing for the next scene.
Aurora stood under the bright lights, her mind not entirely focused.
The script called for a tense moment—a thriller sequence—but her performance felt off. She couldn't shake the unease that had settled over her.
This was her first time back in front of the camera after five years of dedicating her life entirely to her children.
Now, as she recited her lines, her thoughts kept drifting to Leo and Aria.
They were with Ava, safe at the park.
But still, a gnawing anxiety clung to her.
From his spot beside the director, Lucas sat watching her.
He was here to observe the progress of the production, his wheelchair in its usual place at the edge of the action.
Despite the seriousness of the scene, Lucas found himself impressed with how seamlessly Aurora had returned to acting.
Yet, he noticed her hesitation, the slight falter in her delivery.
