Flora reached the window and tried to open it. It was stuck fast, and she gritted her teeth, using all her strength to push it open. Finally, with a groan of protest, the window slid open, and a rush of cool night air filled the room.“Quick, Catarina, you go first,” Flora said, her voice urgent.Catarina climbed up and squeezed through the window, landing outside with a soft thud. Flora followed quickly, her heart pounding in her chest. They stood in the darkness, the cool night air wrapping around them like a comforting blanket.“What now?” Catarina whispered, her voice trembling.Flora glanced around, her mind whirling. They needed to find a phone, to call for help. She spotted a small convenience store up ahead, its neon sign flickering in the night.“Over there, the store. Maybe they have a phone,” Flora said, her voice filled with hope.They hurried towards the store, their footsteps echoing in the empty streets. Flora’s heart pounded in her chest, her
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