Yet, it was the events of the past twenty-four hours that struck her most deeply. If Jamie truly felt as strongly for her as she suspected, how would he feel if she were to suddenly vanish from his life? The thought was unsettling, and Claire grappled with the discomfort it brought. Their bond, forged through shared experiences and unspoken understanding, held an unspoken depth that defied easy explanation. These questions weighed heavily on her mind, overshadowing the remnants of physical discomfort from their recent trials.