Asher stood in the hallway, his thoughts a turbulent storm. Each step away from Elena felt heavier, the weight of their earlier conversation pressing down on him. He had intended to give her space, to allow her the rest she so desperately needed. Yet, an inexplicable pull drew him back, compelling him to return to her side.Moments later, he found himself once again at her door. Taking a deep breath, he quietly re-entered the room. Elena lay there, her eyes closed, but as he approached, they fluttered open, revealing a depth of understanding that both comforted and unsettled him."Couldn't stay away?" she teased gently, her voice soft yet carrying a hint of amusement.He offered a sheepish smile, settling into the chair beside her bed. "Seems like it," he admitted, his tone laced with vulnerability.A comfortable silence enveloped them, the room's stillness broken only by the rhythmic ticking of a nearby clock. Elena's gaze remained fixed on him, her eyes reflecting a wisdom beyond he
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