Jayden

I approached Allison's room, my heart heavy with concern. I sighed deeply and knocked on the door, but there was no response. I knocked again, "I know you're in there, Allison. Please let me in."

The silence was deafening. "Allison, is everything alright?" I called out, but still, there was no answer.

Fear crept up my spine. What could be happening? I gently pushed the door open and slipped inside.

And I saw her, lying on her bed, her face buried in the pillow. She was sobbing uncontrollably, her body shaking with each sniffle. I rushed to her side, pulling her hand to coax her off the bed.

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