"Thank you, Dad! Thank you so much!" Myra's voice rang with excitement as she hugged Eliot, her face lighting up with a wide smile. "I promise I'll be on my best behavior. I won't do anything to hurt Ephyra or mistreat her. I'll listen to you and be the perfect daughter, I promise."
Eliot looked down at her and nodded thoughtfully. "If you truly understand the harm you caused, then you'll need to apologize to the one you hurt—but not now. Once your punishment is over, you should make a sincere apology to Ephyra and acknowledge her as your sister. Remember, it was her who asked me to reduce your punishment. She's the reason you're getting your devices back, so make sure you show your gratitude, okay?"
Myra stepped back and smiled brightly. "I promise I will, Dad."
Watching from the top of the stairs, Eira smirked before turning away and slipping back to her room. She closed the door, settled into her desk chair, and opened her laptop, plugging in her earphones.
