"Did you hear Carol call him Roman? It's ridiculous," Valerie whispered, her voice barely above a tremor, casting a furtive glance at Melissa.
"She was just in shock," Melissa replied, attempting to weave a thread of comfort in an atmosphere thick with tension.
"Still… she looked ready to chase after him. I've never seen her so terrified," Valerie murmured, her expression drifting into worried contemplation. "I can't help but wonder what happens if he doesn't wake up. Three hits," she continued, her voice trailing off as memories of the chaotic events at the wedding hall rushed back to her mind.
"Let's focus on the positive side," Melissa interjected, her voice steady and encouraging. With that simple reminder, the conversation faded into silence, acknowledging the gravity of the moment. Roman was their teacher and they needed to rally for him, just as they did for Carol, who was engulfed in her own heartache.
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