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As Jake sprinted along the shoreline, his eyes scanned the surroundings, desperately searching for any sign of Cherry and Ixora. To his dismay, they were nowhere to be found in their usual spots.

Drawing closer to the beach, he was met with a sight that left him dumbfounded. From his vantage point, he struggled to distinguish between the two identical twins.

Both of them were drenched, water streaming down their bodies. One lay motionless on the ground while the other frantically performed chest compressions and wept... that must be Ixora.

A surge of panic coursed through Jake. "Ixora? What happened—?" His words trailed off as he locked eyes with the tearful twin.

It was Cherry, the one in tears.

Shock gripped Jake's face, his chest tightening at the heart-wrenching scene. Cherry, typically guarded and resistant to showing vulnerability, was now openly weeping.

What could have transpired? It was evident that both of them had been in the water, given their soaked appearance.

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