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103 - The Test
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2026-07-09 16:13:33Kassidy's POV
I had cried myself to sleep on the chair in Eli's hospital room. The uncomfortable vinyl seat offered no real support, forcing me into an awkward, cramped position against the corner of the wall. The morning sun was just beginning to peek through the blinds, some of it spilling against my face. I lifted my head, my neck cracking painfully as I extended my arms to shake off the stiffness in my joints. The moment my vision cleared, I realised where I really wa
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