Leila woke slowly, her eyelids fluttering open as she tried to make sense of her surroundings. As her vision adjusted, she realized she was in a hospital room, the sterile white walls and beeping machines providing a stark contrast to her hazy memories.Beside her in bed, David bent his head sleeping. Pushing herself up slightly, Leila winced as a dull ache spread across her body.She felt a serious pounding in her head.She pressed her forehead with her hand. She realized a bandage was wrapped around her head.She shut her eyes, unsure of what had happened to her.David's eyelids fluttered open. He raised her head, and his eyes widened.He quickly sat beside her in bed. He was shaking with excitement."Thank you for coming back to me."His eyes glistened with tears as he hugged her.Confused and disoriented, Leila furrowed her brows and tried to recall what had happened.She could recall the sound of screeching tires but it was as though it was in her head. She winced painfully as he
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