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123. WHFL
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2025-08-22 01:00:39Car headlights cut through the darkness of the night, sweeping across the quiet front yard. The engine slowed to a stop, leaving behind a faint hum before going silent. Rafael glanced at the passenger seat, a faint smile tugging at his lips. Aurora was fast asleep, her head tilted against the window, her breathing steady. A few strands of hair had fallen over her cheek, making her look fragile.
“I knew you’d be exhausted,” Rafael murmured softly.Instead of waking her, he stepped out first, then opened the door on Aurora’s side. The cold night air brushed against his face, but he ignored it. Carefully, he slid one arm under Aurora’s knees and the other behind her back. Her body felt light in his arms yet warm, making him reluctant to let go.Aurora murmured softly, shifting a little, but remained asleep. Rafael held his breath for a moment, afraid he might wake her. Once he was sure she was still asleep, he stepped toward the house, pressing the doorknob w
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The atmosphere at Rafael’s house that evening was serene. Aurora and Rafael had just returned from the hospital, their bodies weary, yet their hearts somehow felt a little lighter. There was a warmth that couldn’t be explained, like a brief pause from all the chaos that had haunted them.Aurora dropped herself onto the long sofa and rested her head on a pillow. Her hair was slightly messy, her face still carried traces of last night’s emotions, but her eyes looked clearer. Rafael watched her for a moment, then walked to the table and poured a glass of cold water.“Drink this,” he said, handing it to her.Aurora gave a faint smile, accepted it, and took a slow sip. “Thank you…” her voice was soft, as if drained of energy.Rafael sat down beside her. “Are you sure you’re okay?”“Yes.” Aurora nodded, then turned her gaze toward the window. “I just need a little time to… accept everything. But I’m okay.”Silence lingered. Only the ti
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Rafael’s car stopped in front of a modest motel in the middle of the city. Flickering neon lights glowed dimly, marking the place as anything but a luxurious inn more of a last resort for those with nowhere else to go. Aurora took a deep breath, her heart pounding. She knew that behind the small room’s door, Marissa and Reynaldo were waiting.Since early that morning, she had asked Marissa to remain inside the motel room no going out, no noise, nothing that might draw attention. Rafael turned to her before stepping out of the car. His gaze was steady, full of certainty, as if telling her there was nothing left to fear. Aurora lowered her head, then slowly opened the car door.The motel corridor felt narrow, the scent of damp carpet mixing with the aroma of fast food carried by the breeze. Aurora walked carefully, counting the door numbers. Rafael followed behind her, keeping his distance but staying alert. When they finally reached the room, Aurora knocked in the a
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