~Elvira~“We are going to miss you, kiddo,” Uncle Silas said, pulling Neolla into one last hug. His arms lingered longer than necessary, as if he could somehow keep her from leaving if he just held on tight enough. “Remember to call. If they treat…” He added in a roughened voice as he finally released her.“Uncle Silas!” She cut him off. “Don’t start again. I heard everything you said last night. If they dare treat me badly, I have you to call. Yes, yes, I know…thanks.” She added with a tear running down her cheeks.I stood a few steps away, watching the exchange with an ache in my heart…Aria stood beside me, her presence gave me a little comfort... I had been discharged by Dr. Miranda only that morning…After a full night’s sleep and enough rest, my body felt almost normal again…except for the dull throb in my joints…the lingering soreness in my jaw and neck, and that faint heaviness in my stomach….Apart from that… I was fine….or at least, that was what I kept telling myself.I wa
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