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out across my lap. Her hair was clearly much thinner than it used to be What are you hiding, Isabel? Are you sick? I need to know,” I whispered. 
The sight of her, so vulnerable amidst the chaos, brought a pang of guilt and concern. In that moment, everything else–the arguments, th doubts, the complicated web of relationships–seemed to dissolve into insignificance. All I could focus on was the quiet distress of the woma lying next to me, and the urgency of getting her the care she needed 
“Isabel, hang in there.” I murmured, more to myself than to her. “We’ll get you through this ” 
Eric sat in the front seat, his face grims The drive to the hospital felt agonizingly slow. I kept my eyes on Isabel, willing her to stay alive. 

The world outside blurred into a haze of lights and shadows. My thoughts were a jumble of regret and worry. The realization of my actions weighed heavily on me. As we sped towards the hospital, couldn’t help but think about the consequences of the choices I’d made 
had chosen Lilith over Isabel But had it been the right decision? Had I acted on impulse when Lilith came back from her time abroad? After all, I didn’t even know her that well. Perhaps I should’ve never betrayed Isabel 
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My heart raced. Who was he? Why was he going through my stuff? And why did he seem like someone I should know? 
“Hello, doctor,” I said cautiously, forcing a small smilee looked up at me, startled. “I’m awake now, and I’m feeling much better. I’d like to go home, if that’s alright.” 
He raised a hand, gesturing for me to stay calm. “Hush,” he said softly, his eyes crinkling in what might have been a smile beneath the mask. Just act normal.” 
Act normal? My mind raced. What was going on? Who was this man, and what did he want from me? My heart started pounding as I realized that this wasn’t just a doctor–this was someone who knew me, someone who was here for a reason. But what reason? 

Follow me. I’ll get you out of here,” the man said. I stared at him, wide eyed. “W–why should I trust you?” I asked, trying to sound brave. But my voice trembled with fear.