Before getting into his car, Henri stops for a moment. A strong gust of wind blows against his face, making him close his eyes for a few seconds. When he opens them again, his gaze is drawn to the opposite side of the avenue—to the exact spot where everything happened.
The memory hits him like a punch to the chest. The car. The scream. The impact. Time seems to freeze in that instant, and now, standing before the same scene, he feels as though the pain is surging through him all over again.
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