After coughing up that mouthful of blood, Oscar's face drained of all color.The three members of the Miller family froze, then rushed forward to steady him."What's going on?""Why is your body so cold?"Oscar did not answer. His head felt as though someone had poured molten lead into it, heavy and suffocating. The world was spinning violently around him. Then everything went black."Quick! Take him to the hospital!"That was the last thing he heard.For a time, it felt like a dream.The Chamberlain sisters stood around his bed, attentive, almost doting. They poured coffee, peeled fruit, and adjusted his blanket.Amara frowned at him in mock reproach. "Really, Ozzy. Something this serious, and you didn't tell us?""We're your sisters.""Jason, hurry up and bring your brother's medicine."Jason approached with a bowl of medicine, smiling warmly. Then he reached into the bowl and drew out a knife.The blade cut through the false tenderness. It cut through the dream.Oscar
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