DianeI sat on the edge of the white hospital bed, my body shivering from a deep, internal cold.My mind was a complete storm. Everything was breaking apart—my life, my reputation, my health, my friendships, my trust in the world.Julian is a rapist."Dom..." My voice sounded tiny, cracking under the weight of my grief.Dom stood in front of me, his tall body blocking out the harsh fluorescent lights of the room. He looked down at me, his eyes dark, solemn, and unreadable."I know you do not want to believe all of this right now, Diane," Dom said softly, his voice low and heavy. "This is a lot for anyone to take in. If there is anything I want you to do right now, it is to just lie back down and rest.""No," I shook my head, my hands gripping the edge of the mattress until my knuckles turned pale. "No, I cannot rest! I do not know what to say. I do not know how to feel anymore!""You need to rest, Diane," Dom repeated, taking a step closer, his tone firm. "Your body is still weak."I
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