Uneasy Realization
Soon, only a handful remained. David lowered his phone, rubbing his neck. “Guess the show’s over,” he said. Julia didn’t laugh. Her eyes stayed fixed on the hippo, still twisting frantically, ignoring everything else.
“David, look,” she said firmly. “It hasn’t stopped once. This isn’t just for attention.” Her voice carried a tremor now. David frowned, finally realizing her worry.
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