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Chapter 18: One More Day

Author: Ivy Walters
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Steven POV.

I walked out of the Cathedral and headed back to my room in the staff quarters.

With the church right on the premises, elderly residents could conveniently attend Mass and receive spiritual support during their stay at the rehabilitation center, especially as they approached the end of their lives.

I got back to my room, showered, dressed, and got ready for the day. Throwing on my scrubs, I stepped out to get to work.

Today was a Sunday and my second day here at the nursing home, wh
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