The sharp smell of disinfectant and medicine filled the hospital, making my stomach churn. I pressed a hand against my mouth, fighting the urge to throw up.“You okay?” Nic asked softly, his hand rubbing small circles on my back.“I’m fine… I just hate the smell,” I muttered.“We can lea—”“Don’t worry, Nic. I’ll be fine.” I cut him off, touching his hand, trying to reassure him.Before he could say more, a weak, raspy voice drifted from the hospital bed.“I didn’t know you were into blondes, son.”I turned, startled. Lying there was an older version of Nic—same eyes, same sharp jaw, only aged and frail. His father. Wires and tubes connected him to humming machines, and a nurse quietly adjusted his IV drip beside him.“Good day, sir,” I said politely, stepping closer. My eyes scanned the room instinctively, searching for signs of his mother—or Clara, the perfect fiancée. Neither were here.“Oh, my dear… come here.” His father reached out, his touch gentle, warm—almost fatherly. My che
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