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Stood under the cascading water stream, Hazel strived for comfort. The water enveloped her, and she let out a flood of emotions that had built up within her. Tears mixed with water, quietly holding pain, suppressed from the world's watchful eyes.

She emerged from the shower. Determined to face the evening ahead, Hazel chose a bumblebee yellow-colored dress adorned with delicate floral prints. The knee-length dress with long trumpet sleeves perfectly complemented her skin, hugging her figure in all the right places. She carefully gathered her hair into a bun, allowing a few strands to cascade delicately around her face and neck. With a touch of mascara and nude lipstick, she looked ready to face the world.

A soft knock interrupted her preparations. "Come in," she called out, focusing on tying the straps of her brown wedge sandals.

Hazel suddenly felt herself losing balance as she straightened up, her heart racing with panic. Just before she could stumble, Wyatt's strong hand steadied h