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Chapter 6 - Be still, My Heart

Penulis: Steph Starry
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-27 17:51:45

꧁ Marisella ꧂

The front door closes as quietly as I can manage behind me, my shoulders weighed down and weary.

When I turn into the living room, Nurse Elise raises her head, shifting her thick chart to the sofa.

“Good evening, Mari.” Her tone is unusually curt, and I understand why.

“I’m sorry for the delay, thank you for staying with her,” I whisper back.

Her face softens slightly. “How did the interview go?”

I’d told her I had an interview right after my waitressing shift at 8 p.m. She’d agre
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