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Chapter 28: Needles and Ice Cream. 

Author: Astra Maye
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-10-15 14:58:22

“Why are we in the hospital, Mommy?” Elara’s small voice piped from the backseat, confusion heavy in her tone as Aurora parked outside the tall glass building.

Aurora’s knuckles tightened on the steering wheel. For all the emotions swirling inside her…fear, relief, determination, her daughter’s innocent question nearly undid her. She forced a calm smile as she turned to meet those storm-grey eyes, so much like Xavier’s.

“That’s the first order of the day, princess,” Aurora said gently.

Elara scrunched her little nose, the way she always did when something didn’t sit right. “But you said we were going to have fun. Hospitals are not fun.” She folded her arms across her chest with a tiny pout, the picture of stubborn disapproval.

Aurora couldn’t help it, laughter bubbled out of her chest, warm and aching at the same time. “I know, baby. But we’re just making a quick stop here, and then we’ll go have fun.”

Though her smile remained, the truth pressed against Aurora’s heart. Elara looked h
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