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Chapter 63

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Charlotte

Nicole looks at Rhys, who just shakes his head helplessly.

"She's determined," he says. "Trust me, I tried."

Nicole sighs. "Let me check with Dr. Martinez first..."

"No." My voice is sharp now. "I'm not asking for medical permission. I'm a patient, not a prisoner. I have the right to move around this hospital as long as I'm not putting myself in immediate danger."

"You could reinjure your ribs..."

"Then I'll be careful. But I'm going to see Kevin Anders whether you help me or not. The only question is whether I go in a wheelchair with assistance, or whether I try to walk there myself and potentially fall and hurt myself worse." I raise an eyebrow. "Your choice."

Nicole looks between Rhys and me, clearly recognizing a losing battle when she sees one.

"Fine. But if Dr. Martinez asks, this was against my medical advice." She disappears and returns a moment later with a wheelchair. "And you're taking this slowly. No rushing, no sudden movements."

"Agreed."

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