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203. Cocoon of sorrow
It was the dead of night, the clock ticking past two in the morning when Yohan guided Ryan into the living room. Ryan's parents, Sara, Jemma, and Noah were already gathered there, their faces etched with concern and shock upon seeing Ryan's tear-stained cheeks, dishevelled appearance, and evident fragility.
As Ryan entered, supported by Yohan, a collective gasp escaped from the group. His tear-filled eyes and weakened state sent a wave of distress through the room, causing an eerie silence to descend.
Jemma, Ryan's daughter, stood frozen, her expression a mixture of worry and fear. It was the first time she had witnessed her father in such a deteriorated condition, and it struck her deeply, intensifying her distress.
"Dad," Jemma's voice trembled as she called out, her eyes filled with a mixture of fear and desperate hope. Ryan, his gaze heavy and burdened, slowly lifted his eyes to meet Jemma's, finding her filled with anxious tension for answers that he str
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