The Twist (9)

Roseanne's sudden awakening shocked everyone in the room. With a strength that seemed to come from nowhere, she removed her oxygen mask and fixed her gaze on Nicholas.

"What happened to Nathan?" she demanded, her voice filled with urgency.

Nicholas felt a lump form in his throat. How could he bring himself to tell her the devastating truth? He feared that the weight of the news would crush her fragile state and push her back into unconsciousness.

But Roseanne saw through his hesitation. "Don't lie," she insisted, her determination unwavering. "I heard you."

With a heavy heart, Nicholas took a deep breath and forced the words out. "He's gone," he whispered, his voice barely audible.

Roseanne's eyes hardened as his words sank in. She remained silent, her expression betraying no emotion as she processed the devastating news. In that moment, it seemed as though she could no longer feel anything, the numbness enveloping her as the reality of Nathaniel's loss settled in.

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