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g-forgotten door creaking open. A deep, hoarse voice rever

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laughter, its edges sharp as knives

voice whispered, "

elt a wave of despair wash over me, followed by the sound o

shback en

. "No, no, no... Leave me alone!" I yelled, my voice hoarse from sle

m. Doctors and nurses swarmed around me, their faces etched with concern. Aid

eeling a surge of discomfort. Aiden's warm hands enveloped mine, his touch calmin

Minutes passed, and they finally finished their examination. As they ste

met mine, his expression softening into a gentle smile. I felt a sense

you alright?" One o

ed curious. My head hurts and it feels like I have just ru

nerves. His eyes locked onto mine, filled with a deep concern that made my heart skip a beat

efore. His kindness and gentle gaze made me realize that I'd misjudged h

g to compose myself, but Aiden's gentle pressure on my head kept me grounded. His silent un

mory are fighting their way through. But I'll advise that you

docto

lt a surge of frustration and desperation.

on't force it." I looked up at hi

warm arms. I buried my face in his chest, feeling a sense of safet

want to be happy," I sobbed, my

lose. "You will be Hailey, you will be happy,"

g eyes, Aiden's expression changed. He looked ta

" I begged, my voice b

he said, his voice filled with warmth. He pulled out his phon

me. Aiden took my hand in his, his touch warm and comforting. "We'