AMBER'S SIDE –
Eric has he ran towards Amber room , he hesitated at the edge of the staircase, frozen
Why cause he heard everything what Amber was saying , his mind racing.
The memory of Edy, the fear, the helplessness—it all came crashing back.
Eric: 😶 (whispering to himself)
"Is she… going to leave us?"
A cold shiver ran down his spine. He took another step, and suddenly the world seemed to tilt.
Emily, standing a few steps away, gasped as she saw him:
"ERIC!!" 😱
Everyone's attention snapped to the staircase.
Everyone: 😱 "ERIC!!"
Justin, eyes wide, held his breath, heart pounding.
Eric's next step would have been fatal… but then—
Amber appeared like a vision, moving faster than anyone thought possible.
Amber, eyes calm but sharp, reached him in a heartbeat.
One hand shot out, wrapping around Eric's wrist and pulling him back with firm, unwavering strength.
Amber: 😐
"What happened? Are you okay, dear?"
Eric's eyes welled up. He clung to her hand, voice trembling:
Eric: 🥲
"Will you… leave us?"
Amber's expression softened, a shadow of pain crossing her face:
Amber: 😶
"It's… not like that, Eric."
Eric looked up at her, voice breaking:
"Then… take me with you." 🙁
Amber's eyes flickered toward Justin, who was frozen a few steps behind.
Amber: 😐
"And what about Justin?"
Eric's grip tightened on her hand.
Eric: 🥲
"I… want him to … just don't leave me. ."
By then, Jonathan and the others had rushed up the staircase.
Jonathan: 🙁
"What happened?"
Amber turned slightly, her hand still holding Eric's hand , a small reassuring smile on her lips.
Amber: ...
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