At Ethan and Lila’s engagement party, Noah stepped forward with a small gift box and handed it to his father. Ethan smiled confidently as he untied the ribbon and opened it.
Inside was an old black phone with a cracked corner and a worn superhero sticker. The moment Ethan saw it, the color drained from his face.
Before anyone understood why, the phone began playing a recording through the microphone. Ethan’s own voice echoed across the room.
“I invited them because I want her to see what upgrading looks like-
