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Chapter 18

Auteur: Ben Jakes
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Flicker of hope.

Ethan's POV

I briefly glanced at her after Sophia answered her, awaiting her response.

Her voice oozed with sorrow, it came out faintly. My stomach yawned. I clenched my jaw and slowly sat at the edge of my mother's bed. I darted my eyes on Sophia, I couldn't even fathom what to say. How can I console them and strengthen their hope? In a situation like this, how will they plant the seed of optimism in their heart?

I hated it that my mother became sad, Hated it that I couldn't do anything to help. Why did Sophia even mention it in the first place that her health will erode our happiness?

I gently grabbed my mother’s hand, but the moment I felt it, a wave of discomfort washed over me. It was cold—fragile and bony. I shook my head, trying to push back the dread that crept in.

She was already sobbing softly, her shoulders trembling beneath the hospital blanket.

Then, her voice broke through the silence. Though weak, it carried a surprising strength.

“I’m holding on to ho
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