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Chapter 57: Day Three - Standing
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2026-05-13 08:54:39Day three. Jasmina stood for the first time. It hurt. God, it hurt. But she forced herself upright. One foot on the floor. Then the other.
Meredith watched from the doorway. "You're supposed to rest another day." "Don't have another day. Vote's tomorrow." "You'll collapse." "Then I'll collapse standing." She took a step. Her legs shook. Ribs screamed. But she didn't fall. Another step. Another.
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