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Author: Noely Silva
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Pietra

Despite the doctor’s words that the surgery was a success, four days after the procedure, Andressa still hadn’t woken up, and I was on the edge of collapse. With each passing minute, the anguish consumed me more. Anton was trying to stay by my side, offering support, his face reflecting the same worry I felt, even when I pushed him to return to his life and work.

He barely knew Andressa, having seen my sister only twice, but his care was genuine. I felt grateful that he and Anneliese were trying to be a part of this, supporting me. Mirella was also by my side whenever she could, and that gave me some strength, even though, inside, I was falling apart.

On Friday, after another exhausting day at the hospital, I felt like a rag. I had visited Andressa in the ICU, but nothing seemed to change, and the helplessness was eating me alive. I was exhausted, physically and emotionally. When Anton showed up at the hospital, ready to take me home after work, the last thing I had was the en
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