Karina's body was still trembling slightly, and Wilfred gently pulled her into his arms, his chin resting lightly on the top of her head. He stroked her back in soothing, rhythmic motions, his touch warm and comforting.

Inside the police car, the atmosphere was heavy with tension. The flashing red and blue lights reflected off the windows, casting faint shadows over their exhausted faces.

Karina buried her face in Wilfred's chest, her ears filled with the steady, reassuring rhythm of his heartbeat. Gradually, that calm, regular sound helped steady her breathing.

After a long moment, she slowly lifted her head, her eyes meeting Wilfred's, full of worry and tenderness. Warmth spread through her chest as she whispered, her voice shaking, "We made it through... we almost didn't... it was so close..." Her words trailed off into quiet sobs.

Wilfred lifted a hand and gently wiped the lingering tears from her cheek with his thumb. His voice was hoarse but firm. "Don't be afraid. It's over now. I'm here."

Those few words, simple yet resolute, gave Karina's unsettled heart a place to rest.

The female officer in the front seat turned around, offering them two bottles of water. Her voice was soft, almost motherly. "Drink some water, take a moment to recover. Once we finish the statements at the station, you can go home and rest."

her hand remained tightly clasped around

fluorescent lights felt almost blinding. They followed the officers into

pale, and

and the soft morning light spilled over the courtyard outside the

Karina into the

on the passing scenery outside the window. The familiar yet distant shops

who had just survived a life-threatening ordeal, "after everything we've been through realize that being safe and together is the greatest happiness. The little Worries in life don't seem matter

her hand, nodding slightly. "Yes, from now on,

through the curtains, scattering warm, golden

straight to the bathroom, peeling off her gasoline-soaked clothes. The hot water poured over her, filling the

of steaming pasta, each topped with a perfectly poached egg and a sprinkle

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