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Alexa looked at Jade with concern in her eyes. "What are you planning on doing now that you're free from Cody?" she asked softly.

Jade looked up at Alexa, tears streaming down her face. "I don't know," she replied, her voice trembling. "David was the only person who ever loved me, and now he's gone. I feel so lost."

Alexa put her hand on Jade's shoulder, trying to offer some comfort. "I'm so sorry, Jade. I can't even imagine what you're going through right now."

Jade sniffled and wiped her tears away. "It's okay," she said, taking a deep breath. "I'm just grateful to be alive, thanks to you."

Alexa gave her a small smile. "I'm just glad I could help."

Jade looked away for a moment, deep in thought. "I think I'm going to move somewhere no one knows me," she said, finally looking back at Alexa. "Start over, you know?"

Alexa nodded understandingly. "I get it. Sometimes a fresh start is what we need to move on."

Jade smiled weakly. "Yeah. And I think it's best if I keep my distance fr