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Broken Into Strength

Author: Culture
last update publish date: 2026-04-19 17:04:09

(Sofia's POV)

My heart was still pounding when the doctor finally spoke.

"Mrs. Alessandro," he said gently, looking straight at me, "the surgery was successful."

For a second, I didn't understand the words.

They floated in the air between us, heavy and unreal.

Successful.

My lips parted slightly, but no sound came out.

"He is out of danger," the doctor continued, his voice calm but serious. "We were able to remove the bullets and stop the bleeding. However…"

He paused.

That single pause made my
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