A dim light illuminated Awatif's room, the curtains half-drawn, with evening shadows creeping along the walls. Fouad El-Shenawy stood behind the door, taking slow, deliberate breaths before knocking gently. His voice was quiet, but heavy with concern:Fouad: Hello. May I come in?Awatif: Hello, Dad.He opened the door and entered, his gaze quickly scanning every corner of the room, as if his mind was preoccupied with matters far beyond a simple visit. Awatif sat up on the bed, clasping her hands together, her eyes reflecting a mixture of nervousness and slight fear.Fouad (still softly): Why did you want to go out at this hour?Awatif (sighing, lowering her head slightly): I was going to see my friend, nothing more.Fouad offered a faint smile, though his eyes remained alert. He went up to her, his hand reaching out to gently touch her shoulder.Fouad: You must understand, my dear, I'm worried about you. I can't let you go out at this time, no matter what. Awatif (quietly, with quiet
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