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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR

Author: Treyl
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-30 22:47:36

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JOANA’S POV

I must have fallen asleep again since the next thing I noticed was Ciara rushing into the room carrying sunflowers and her tablet.

She called out my name and rushed over to the bed. “Are you serious? You startled me so much that I almost had a heart attack! I asked the children to inform me if something was out of place. It surprised me that it happened all at once!”

I only managed a slight smile. “I’m okay.”

“There’s something wrong with you. You are getting fluids through an IV. Do you pay attention to the things you say?”

“Ciara, relax—”

“No. You can not pretend to be a martyr in this situation. As I mentioned, I needed to be away for a few days.” She held my hand. “I hate that I wasn’t here.”

“You had work. Classes.”

She looked as if she was closely observing me. “Even so, it does not make this feel any better.”

“I’m sorry.”

"That should be your attitude." She sighed. "At least, I’m glad the triplets called. The young ones are so brave. "

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