Lucas stared at Maya with a thin, forced smile. His hand slowly rose, and his fingers gently touched Maya's head.
"Mom, tonight will be... interesting," he whispered softly, his voice low and cold.
Maya looked slightly confused but maintained her usual smile. "You're acting strange tonight, Lucas. Go get some rest, sweetheart. I'll call you when dinner is ready."
Lucas gave a small nod before turning and heading up the stairs to his room. Every step felt heavy, not from exhaustion, but from the anger he was barely holding back.
When the bedroom door closed and locked, a cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
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[DING!]
[Congratulations, Host! The Weekly Wheel of Fortune is now available again.]
[You have one free spin this week. Would you like to use it now?]
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Lucas took a deep breath. His eyes reflected the virtual glow from a screen only he could see. He remembered his first spin, where he had obtained the Charm of the Forbidden and a hefty sum of money with ease.
