Flora stared at him, a flicker of hope battling the despair that had threatened to consume her. Damien's words, his unwavering belief in her, felt like a lifeline thrown across a churning sea. She clutched at it with the desperation of a hungry hound.As if in agreement, Whiskerton let out a loud meow and then purred contentedly against Damien. Flora couldn’t help but smile at the sight. “Thank you,” she said, her voice thick with emotion. ”I needed to hear that.”Damien reached out, as if to touch the screen separating them. The gesture, though impossible, held a tenderness that made Flora's heart skip a beat. "Always, love," he said, his gaze holding hers. “Remember, you’re not alone in this. I’m here for you, no matter what.”They spoke for a little while longer, Damien updating her on his day, his voice a soothing balm on her frayed nerves. As the conversation wound down, a peculiar thought snuck into Flora's mind, one both scary and enticing.Several hours later
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