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84.She's awake

Author: Giana
last update publish date: 2026-09-20 22:58:24
Amelia's POV

The steady, rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor was the only thing keeping me anchored to reality as I drifted in and out of sleep in the uncomfortable hospital chair.

My whole body ached with a bone-deep exhaustion, but my mind refused to rest, replaying Grey’s disbelief, Amanda’s cruel threats, and the suffocating terror of almost losing my daughter.

Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lily lying there, so small and still that fear wrapped around my chest all over again.

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