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Ava waited for Alexander, who remained unconscious, feeling an overwhelming panic take hold of her. Every second felt like an eternity, and she kept glancing at Alexander's face, hoping to see signs of awareness. However, Alexander lay still, showing no reaction.

In her panic, Ava began dressing Alexander, trying to care for him gently. She hoped that by doing this, she could at least make him feel more comfortable as she tried to wake him. But time passed, and it had been several hours with no signs that Alexander would wake up.

Her worry deepened, and Ava felt trapped in uncertainty. She kept trying to think positively, but the tension in her heart became increasingly hard to bear.

"What should I do?"

Ava wondered if something was wrong.

Ava began to feel guilty about how she had treated Alexander. Regret crept into her heart, and she felt foolish for everything that had led to this moment.

"What have I done?"

Ava t
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