(Thomas)The first rays of sunlight peek through the curtains, soft and gentle, but they feel too bright in the quiet, still room. I’ve been awake for what feels like hours, staring at the ceiling, my mind racing in every direction. Lydia hasn’t said a word since she locked herself in here. She’s been so quiet, so withdrawn, and I’ve been trying to give her space, trying to respect her need to process everything that’s happened. But now, as the day begins to break, I can’t help but worry.I get up and approach the door, standing just outside for a moment. I want to go in, to check on her, but I don’t want to push too hard. Not yet. I take a deep breath and gently knock, my hand hovering over the doorknob, waiting for her response.“Lydia?” I say softly, my voice tentative. “Are you awake?”I wait a few seconds, and when there’s no answer, I knock again, a little louder this time. My gut tightens. What if she’s still isolating herself, unable to deal with the weight of the world closi
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