After the intense conversation, the mood in the bedroom became momentarily delicate. François rose from bed with kindness, giving Rosalie space to dress and process everything they had talked about. Still wrapped in the sheet, she watched him, feeling a mixture of emotions flutter inside her. Before he walked away, by an impulse she herself did not understand, Rosalie stood up and held her hand. Her looks met, and she could feel the connection between them strengthen herself every second. Without saying a word, he pulled her to himself, wrapping her in his big, strong arms like a welcoming bear. She could feel the strength of that moment. Rosalie surrendered to the embrace, sinking into her chest, where she could hear the beating of her heart, rhythmic and comforting. She felt safe, as if that moment of closeness was a refuge from all the storms she had faced. It was as if she had been on a run since she arrived at the hotel, running desperately, and at that moment, she had stopped
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