The helplessness

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As Damon entered the room, the sight of Elder Colley lying motionless struck him like a physical blow. Before he could fully grasp the situation, Cindy darted towards him, her face streaked with tears. She threw her arms around him, her sobs muffled against his chest.

"Grandfather!" Cindy cried out, her voice choked with distress. "He’s not waking up, Damon! He’s just not waking up!" Her words came in frantic gasps, her body shaking with the intensity of her emotions.

Damon, caught off guard by the sudden outburst, stood momentarily paralyzed. Cindy’s tears and trembling form clung to him, her grief palpable. Though his own heart was heavy with worry, he couldn’t ignore the pang of confusion that gnawed at him. His mind raced, struggling to piece together the fragmented details of the night’s events.

"What exactly happened?" Damon asked, his voice a strained mixture of confusion and desperation. He attempted to gently push Cindy aside, his need to understand the situation outwei