Veer stood in front of the door, listening to Gemma rave. Yes, he had to face her, but he didn't want to face her right now. Gemma was delirious, screaming and crying while banging the door violently.
Veer looked back at Ila in her bed. She was settled now. Remembering how she had cowered earlier gave him renewed courage to face Gemma.
Anticipating Gemma being armed, Veer stepped to the side of the door and, timing it right, opened the door just as Gemma was about to strike.
A hammer swung through the doorway missed Veer and struck Gemma.
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