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Chapter 316

Author: Cozy Season
"Okay."

Ben placed a basin of cold water and two towels beside Marion. With practiced efficiency, Marion soaked the towels, wrung them out, and placed one gently on Debra's forehead. He then carefully adjusted the blanket around her.

"When will the doctor arrive?"

"In about ten minutes."

"Get a thermometer and some fever reducers." Marion looked at Debra, who was in agony, and added, "And a box of painkillers."

"I'm on it," Ben acknowledged, swiftly exiting the room.

Marion tenderly wiped Debra's face. He couldn't imagine how much discomfort she was in, but seeing her like this pained him deeply.

"Child..." Debra mumbled in her sleep.

In her dream, she was trapped in that operating room, surrounded by blood. In a white dress, she desperately banged on the door, screaming for help. "Save the child, Juan!"

Suddenly, the door swung open, revealing Juan. His face was dark with anger, his eyes cold and cruel. He reached out and grabbed her by the neck, his voice filled with malice.
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