Anna hesitated in the doorway, her head peeking into the parlor like a cautious whisper. The room was empty, and with a quiet resolve, she slipped inside, the door creaking softly shut behind her. For a moment, she stood frozen, her thoughts swirling in a silent debate. Then, with a deep breath, she steeled herself and took her first step forward, her determination warring with the doubts that lingered in her mind.As she reached the door to Cressida’s room, her hand rose, hesitating in mid-air. The distance between her fingers and the door handle grew, a chasm of uncertainty yawning open. The doubts won out, and her hand faltered, hovering just out of reach.‘Should I do this?’‘Should I just resign?’Her thoughts swirled, tangling in a knot of uncertainty, before trailing off into the silence.As she stood there, her mind went blank, frozen in indecision. Almost a minute ticked by before she half-closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled softly, steeling herself for what was
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