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And as the two friends embraced, Lucien watched from the doorway, his expression inscrutable. He knew that their moment would have to wait - for now, his attention was needed elsewhere.
Lucien made his way down the hallway and entered the hospital director's office. Meanwhile, Vivienne turned her attention to Amara, checking to make sure she was completely okay.
"Do you feel any discomfort anywhere?" Vivienne asked, her concern evident in her voice.
Amara shook her head slowly, reassuring her friend that she was alright. Vivienne couldn't help but express her worry, still shaken from the news of Amara's recent incident.
"I was so afraid when I heard what happened to you," Vivienne said, her voice trembling slightly.
Amara smiled, amused by her friend's overprotective nature. "Oh, how adorable. My friend still cares so much about me, even after getting married without telling her friends!"