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Chapter 30: Lily's Crisis

Author: Ruby
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Riley's POV

The motel room felt like a prison cell as I watched Lily's small chest rise and fall with labored breaths. The fluorescent light overhead flickered intermittently, casting shadows that made her pale skin look almost translucent.

"Mommy, my chest hurts."

Lily's voice was barely a whisper, but it cut through me like a blade. I pressed my palm against her forehead. It was burning hot.

"I know, baby. We're going to get you help."

I reached for my phone with shaking hands, scrolling through my contacts until I found Dr. Vasquez's number. The phone rang three times before she answered.

"Riley? How is Lily doing?"

"She's getting worse. Her fever is spiking and she's having trouble breathing."

There was a pause on the other end. "Bring her to the emergency room immediately. I'll meet you there."

"But the photographers"

"Riley, this is about Lily's life. Nothing else matters right now."

The line went dead as I stared at the phone, my mind racing. The moment we stepped outside, the
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