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CHAPTER 8.

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Camilla's POV

I sat next to his bed, holding on to his hand as he slept peacefully. He had grown so fast. His features becoming more and more like that of his father.

It was like yesterday when I had he and Mira. When I held them in my hand as they cried out.

Tears rolled down my face, dropping on the bed as I thought of my first memory with them.

Memories of their smiles, and how they held my finger in their tiny hands.

I can't lose him. I can't lose George.

I can't lose any of them!

They have become part of my existence. I don't think I'll be able to live if I lose any of them.

"I have to do something," I said to myself reassuringly. But I couldn't think of anything.

I had spent the money I had saved up on a car, and asking Lawrence for help was not an option.

The only thing I can do is to work.

But my paycheck isn't enough to cover up for the bills, and the doctor said that George doesn't have enough time.

I stared out the window, looking at the birds flapping their wings. Th
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