Adrian stood there, frozen, the handkerchief still clutched in his hand. His heart felt like it was being ripped apart; he had messed up, and he had to fix it. But how could he fix it if she wouldn't let him talk to her? He felt helpless, like he was stuck in a maze with no way out.
"Wait, please," he said, desperation in his voice, watching her as she walked away. Suddenly, she paused in her tracks, causing Adrian to feel a bit of hope that she had second thoughts. However, that wasn't the case. She halted, her movements becoming labored, a sense of weakness sweeping over her. She seemed to sway a little, her hand grasping the bag, clutching it tightly. Suddenly, she stumbled and collapsed to the ground.
Adrian was horrified, running towards her and kneeling down next to her. "Aurora!" he cried, his voice wavering, filled with desperation. "Aurora, are you okay? Please, answer me!" But she didn't respond; she lay there, eyes closed, her body not moving.
