Simone's POVThe moment I stepped into the hall, I could feel the attention shifting towards me, although I deliberately kept my expression calm as I walked beside Arlene. There was no longer any reason to hide behind the mask I had worn outside, because everyone in that room would eventually know that I had returned, and I wanted them to see me exactly as I was.Connor was the first person to reach me, and for several seconds, he simply stared at me as though he was struggling to believe what he was seeing. His surprise quickly turned into a broad smile, and before I could say anything, he pulled me into a tight hug.“Simone, I can't believe you're actually here, and you're walking.”I laughed softly as I returned the hug before stepping back. “I told you I would be fine.”He shook his head, still looking at me with disbelief, before his attention shifted towards the woman standing beside me. I placed my hand lightly against Arlene's back and smiled.“Connor, this is my wife, Arlene.
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