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Chapter 33: The Hidden Truth

Author: Winter
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Celeste

I should have gone two months ago.

The dizziness had been getting worse—yesterday, after confronting Nora and hearing Evelyn's voice through that speaker, the room had spun so badly I'd had to grip the desk to stay upright. I'd blamed it on stress, on lack of sleep, on everything except what I knew it really was.

But I couldn't avoid it anymore.

The drive to St. Catherine's felt longer than usual, even though I'd made this trip dozens of times before. I parked in my usual spot—the one under the tree that gave shade in summer—and sat there for a moment, staring at the building.

Just routine, I told myself. Just getting your prescription renewed. In and out.

The hospital smelled the same as always—antiseptic and artificial air freshener trying to mask sickness. I signed in at the front desk with practiced ease, smiled at the nurse who recognized me, and took my seat in the waiting area.

My hands were steady as I filled out the forms. They'd done this so many times the motions we
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