Alexis pushed open the door to the adjacent VIP room.

Alexis observed Evelyn sitting on the bed, her expression vacant.

Evelyn wore a hospital gown adorned with blue stripes against a white backdrop, with traces of fire ashes still on her face.

Despite the blankness, fear still lingered in her wide eyes.

Alexis overheard Evelyn’s trembling voice as she asked Leonel, who stood beside her, “Dad, will I never regain hearing in this ear?”

Alexis saw Leonel holding Evelyn, her small frame trembling in his arms.

Why? Why was it that, despite Leonel’s culpability, Evelyn bore the brunt of the consequences? She was only ten years old and had exceptional talent for playing the piano.

She dreamed of becoming the world’s foremost pianist.

And now Evelyn was left with impaired hearing in one ear.

doorknob,

glanced up at Alexis, but she averted

tears streaming down her cheeks as

slowly, her lips

into Alexis’ arms,

was consumed by fear, both of death and of

held her close, her voice low and

burst into tears, her pain overwhelming

understood the perilous situation

it not been for Alexis’ quick thinking in seeking refuge

came over and wanted to hug Alexis,

“Don’t. Stay back, Leonel.

bobbed

least let me take

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