Night crept in slowly, swallowing the remnants of unease that had filled this house for hours. I did not know when my body finally surrendered to exhaustion. All I remembered was sitting beside the bed, holding Aaron's hand without letting go, as though if I released it even slightly, he would truly leave me.My head had drooped, pulled down by the exhaustion that bound me so tightly. But in the midst of this unbearably silent quiet, I felt it, a small vibration, and ... warmth.The hand in mine moved.Aaron's fingers, which had been cold and limp, slowly tightened. There was a faint pressure there, an attempt to return my touch. My heart felt as though it had leaped out of my chest.I jolted, and my eyes immediately opened."Aaron?" I whispered, my voice hoarse and stammering.I quickly lowered my gaze, wanting to make sure this was not merely a hallucination caused by lack of sleep. I held my breath, staring at his hand as though I were afraid that if I blinked, everything would dis
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