Arlene's POV Not long after I slept off, I was startled awake by a faint movement beside me. For a few seconds, I remained half-asleep, trying to understand what had disturbed me. The room was still dark, and the only light came from the soft glow filtering through the curtains. I turned toward Simone, expecting to find him sleeping peacefully, but something about him immediately caught my attention.He was sweating profusely despite the cold weather. At first, I thought perhaps he was simply too warm beneath the covers, but when I touched his arm, I realized his skin was damp. His breathing had become uneven, and there was a slight tension in his face that hadn't been there when we went to sleep."Simone?"He didn't respond. I sat up and touched his shoulder again."Simone, wake up."His body shifted restlessly, and I could see his hands had tightened into fists, and his breathing was becoming heavier. I felt a familiar worry settle in my chest.I moved closer and gently rubbed hi
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