Alexander thought of all the worst-case scenarios as he hurried through the door, his heart racing with fear. His mind was flooded with images of Cindy injured or in danger, and he couldn't shake the sense of dread that gripped him.
"Cindy!" he called out again, his voice urgent as he searched each room of the house, his eyes wild with concern. The silence that greeted him only fueled his anxiety, and he felt a surge of panic rising within him.
As he reached the living room, his eyes fell upon Cindy, sitting on the couch with a distant look in her eyes. Relief flooded through him, washing away the fear that had gripped him moments before. "Cindy, are you okay?" he asked, his voice trembling with emotion as he rushed to her side, his hands reaching out to grasp hers tightly.
