Hailey***A lump lodged in my throat, and the words caught in my chest. I forced a smile, my heart aching, as I responded, "I don't know how I’d survive without you. You mean everything to me."Tears burned at the corners of my eyes, but I held them back, gripping his hand even tighter, silently vowing never to leave his side. Yet, despite the relief flooding through me, Louise’s words still haunted me—his threat, his ultimatum. I had to stay strong for him, no matter what.I sighed, squeezing Hollis's hand, trying to push away the doubt that lingered in the back of my mind. The weight of his dependence on me felt heavy, but I knew I had to be there for him, no matter the cost.A chill ran down my spine as I felt something sinister lurking in the shadows. I pushed the feeling aside, focusing on Hollis and our bond. But as if my intuition was trying to warn me, a sense of unease settled in the pit of my stomach. Then, I heard it—the faintest sound: the creak of the door. Barely percepti
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