Silent Solace

***Marcella***

Walking into the cabin, I immediately felt a sense of calm. The rustic charm of the place, tucked away on the outskirts of the city, always managed to soothe me. Away from all the noise and chaos, I let out a sigh of relief—until my phone went off, snapping me out of my thoughts.

“Hello?” I answered, balancing the phone between my ear and shoulder as I plopped onto the cozy sofa.

“C