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Chapter 83: The Grandmother
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2026-08-30 10:26:15Aria’s P.O.V
The walk from the hospital entrance to the private wing felt like a march toward a firing squad, despite the warmth of Damien’s hand locked in mine. My heart was drumming a frantic rhythm against my ribs, a stark contrast to the sterile, hushed silence of the corridor.
I had spent the day floating in a bubble of artificial peace, convinced that the world had finally stopped tilting on its axis. But as we approached Room 412, the reality
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