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Sara's footsteps echoed softly in the dim hallway as she walked back to Adrian, her mind racing with thoughts about Bryce's mysterious comment. The words left her feeling both relieved and unsettled. What did Bryce really mean? Did he know something she didn't? Sara decided to focus on finding Adrian, who was waiting for her anxiously, his presence a comfort in her confused state.

When Sara entered the room, the soft lighting highlighted Adrian's face, his eyes full of curiosity and concern, looking for answers she wasn't ready to give. He wanted to know every detail of her talk with his father, but Sara stayed quiet, not revealing much. His curiosity was clear in his urgent voice. "Sara, please, tell me. What did my father say?" he asked, his voice shaking slightly.

Sara hesitated, struggling with what to say. Her uncertainty showed in her eyes before she finally whispered, "He just asked how I've been, Adrian. He said there's no need to worry." She tried to downplay their conversati