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Penulis: Luna mirazzz
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-08-04 16:54:06

Chapter 25 - The Hospital

Aria’s POV

The hospital smelled like antiseptic. I pushed through the revolving doors, my sneakers squeaking on the polished floor, the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead. My heart was still hammering from the car ride and having to run off from school.

I had expected the worst.

The entire drive there, every possible nightmare had crossed my mind. Mylo collapsing. My mother is crying. Doctors telling me they had run out of options.

By the time I reached the hospita
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