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Her chest heaved with the effort, her body shaking with barely contained rage.
Without waiting for a response, she pushed herself up from the chair, her fury giving her a burst of energy she hadn’t felt in days. But the moment she stood, the pain in her knees returned with a vengeance. A sharp, stabbing sensation shot through her legs, and before she could catch herself, her body gave out. She crumpled to the floor with a cry of pain, her knees buckling beneath her.
“Ma’am!” King rushed forward, his strong arms catching her before she could fall completely. His grip was firm but gentle as he lowered her back down to the chair, his expression filled with concern.
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