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Chapter Ninety-Six

Aria was halfway through updating Damien’s chart when her phone buzzed on the side table.

Richard Greyson.

She set the tablet down, took one steadying breath, and answered.

“Good afternoon, sir.”

“Aria,” Richard said. His tone was even, the way it always was when he wanted answers without wasting time. “Am I catching you at a bad moment?”

“No, sir. Just finishing notes.”

“Good. How’s my son doing today?”

“Stable,” she said. “Vitals are consistent. He’s sleeping more, which is
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