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    Relieved by his presence, Doris attempted to descend, but her limbs, numb from sitting too long, failed her, causing her to slip.


    “Doris!” Brian and Aron shouted in unison, their voices raw with panic as they surged forward.


    Debby, paralyzed with fright, was silent. Relief washed over her only when she saw Brian secure a firm hold on Doris. She touched her chest in relief, whispering, “Oh, thank heavens. That was horrifying.” Aron, pale and sweating, quickly joined them, helping Brian pull Doris back to safety. Ovee by the ordeal, Doris broke down, weeping uncontrobly in Brian’s embrace.


    Her tears began as a quiet trickle, but soon they surged forth in an uncontroble torrent. “It was so frightening. I’m sorry; I acted recklessly, foolishly. I almost hurt you. I promise I’ll never do anything like this again.”


    Doris continued to pour out her guilt, her sobs raw and unrestrained, each cry a release of the anguish that had consumed her.


    Meanwhile, Rachel watched the resolution of the crisis from below, maintaining her calm demeanor. “I assured you she’d be alright,” shemented nonchntly.


    The nurse, intrigued by Rachel’s apparent foresight, quipped, “Ms. Marsh, you seemed so certain. Are you some sort of irvoyant? Could you perhaps foresee my future, too?”


    With a rueful smile, Rachel replied, “I possess no mystical powers nor any special foresight. My confidence was in the man upstairs, not in divination.”


    “I see,” the nurse replied, sensing Rachel’s reluctance to borate and choosing not to press further.


    Back in Doris’s room, afterforting her for a few minutes, Brian finally witnessed a gradual calm wash over her. Her tears dried, and her breathing normalized, signaling a moment of tranquility after the storm.


    Debby’s gaze shifted between Aron and Brian, both visibly worn and burdened by anxiety. Turning to Doris, her tone grew firm and serious. “Doris, you must give me your word; no more impulsive decisions. If anything were to happen to you, we would carry that guilt for the rest of our lives. What just happened was far too close a call. If they hadn’t reached you in time, the oue would have been unbearable for them.”


    Doris, recognizing the serious tone in Debby’s voice, knew the gravity of the situation. Having lived with the White family for so long, she was acutely aware of the intricate rtionships at y. Carol and Hector’s affection for her stemmed from Aron’s deep attachment; their love was a reflection of his.


    Brian treated her like family, and their bond was strengthened by years of shared moments and mutual care. But Debby was different. Debby’s kindness toward her was born of duty; Aron had brought her into their home, and societal expectations required a certain level of warmth. Yet, in Debby’s heart, Brian always held the highest priority.


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    Doris was aware that her rtionship with Debby hinged on how her actions affected Aron and Brian. A step too far could shift Debby’s forced affection to outright resentment. It was a delicate bnce, one that Doris now understood she must manage carefully to maintain Debby’s empathy and concern, rather than tipping it into disfavor.


    Doris grasped the seriousness of the moment and spoke with heartfelt sincerity, “I’m deeply sorry. This was entirely my doing; I let my emotions take over. But I promise, I’ll regain myposure and live my life purposefully so you won’t have to worry about me anymore.”


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