In the bitter cold, he clawed his way up the mountain, sweat pouring from his body despite the freezing temperatures. His eyes, however, betrayed no sign of exhaustion, only the intensity of an internal battle. The peak was enveloped in a white haze from the icy mist, and as he climbed higher, the temperature dropped, creating frost. Despite his labor and the madness of his quest, he pressed on, driven by a relentless desire.As he ascended, wild plants and thorns cut into him, leaving scratches and blood, but he pressed forward undeterred. Eventually, he reached the summit, took a deep breath, and gazed at the scattered flowers on the pristine snow. He marveled at the rare edelweiss, Switzerland's national flower, which only grows in small quantities on the highest peaks. Carefully, he laid out a cloth and began to gather the delicate, translucent white flowers.By evening, Bella’s hunger and thirst had subsided, but her worry had grown. Alexander had been missing for hours, and she
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