As Mia descended the stairs, she noticed a peculiar stranger lurking outside their manor. Tall, with piercing yellow eyes, he seemed to be watching her. Mia shivered, despite the warmth of the summer evening.
The stranger's gaze was unsettling, but Mia felt drawn to him. There was something mysterious and intriguing about him, something that made her want to know more.
"Who is that man?" Mia asked her mother, nodding toward the stranger.
Lady Grey's eyes flickered toward the window, and for a moment, Mia thought she saw a flash of fear in her mother's eyes. But then, Lady Grey's expression smoothed out, and she said calmly, "I don't know, dear. Perhaps he's a traveler seeking shelter."
Mia wasn't convinced. There was something about the stranger that didn't add up. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she watched him disappear into the night.
Dr. Finch's voice broke the silence, and Mia turned to see him standing in the doorway, a look of concern etched on his face. "Lady Grey, I think it's time we discussed your husband's condition."
Mia's mother nodded, and together, they followed Dr. Finch into the study. Mia trailed behind, her mind whirling with questions and worries.
As they entered the study, Mia noticed a strange, pungent smell wafting through the air. It was sweet and earthy, yet somehow unsettling. She wrinkled her nose, trying to identify the source of the odor.
Dr. Finch closed the door behind them, and the room fell silent. Mia's father, Dr. Grey, sat behind his desk, his eyes sunken and his skin pale. He looked...haunted.
"Mia, dear, please sit down," Lady Grey said, gesturing to a chair beside her.
Mia obeyed, her eyes fixed on her father. What was happening to him? And what did Dr. Finch mean by "the situation"?
As Dr. Finch began to speak, Mia felt a sense of trepidation wash over her. She knew that her life was about to change Forever.