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CHAPTER 16: A Wake-Up Call

Author: Eguono
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-22 16:08:46

Samantha slowly opened her eyes.

The ceiling above her was bright and plain.

Machines nearby made soft humming sounds.

The air smelled clean, but sharp, like medicine.

Her head felt sore.

For a moment, she didn’t know where she was.

Then she turned her head.

Her mother was sitting right beside her, holding Samantha’s hand tightly, like she was afraid to let go.

Her father stood next to them, quiet, tense, his eyes fixed on Samantha’s face.

The worry in their eyes made Samantha’s heart ache more than anything her body felt.

As soon as they saw her awake, her mother let out a breath of relief.

“Thank God,” she whispered, brushing a hand over Samantha’s forehead. “You’re awake.”

A knock at the door broke the moment. The doctor and two nurses walk in. He gave her a warm, professional smile.

“Good morning, Samantha,” the doctor said as the nurses adjusted her IV. “How are you feeling?”

Samantha opened her mouth, but her voice was weak, barely more than a breath. “I’m… fine.”

“You’re lucky
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