what happened

After I listened to the sounds, I noticed the ringing doorbell. Did not expect anyone at this time of the day, all sorts of thoughts started running in my mind. Is it someone from the neighboring flats? Is it someone from my family? It can't be. Kids are in school and Gurpreet just left for work an hour ago. She can't be home so early. I got up from my chair walking briskly towards the door, getting ready to face the unexpected.

It was Ankita, our younger daughter. The moment I saw her, the first thought that crossed my mind was if everything is alright? Why is she home so early?