SERA'S POV:"KRing! KRing! KKRing!"I quickly opened my eyes as the alarm clock repeatedly rang inside our small rented room.It was only four in the morning.Although my eyelids still felt heavy and my entire body ached from yesterday's exhaustion, I had no choice but to get up.One more minute in bed.One more minute lost from my working hours.And for me, every second meant money, and every coin I earned meant medicine for my brother.I took a deep breath before slowly getting up from our thin mattress.I glanced at the small bed beside me.My eight-year-old brother, Liam, was sleeping peacefully. Despite his thin body and pale face, he still looked as though he were smiling in his sleep.I smiled too, even though there was a dull ache in my chest."Just hold on a little longer, little brother..." I whispered to myself. "Ate will take care of you."I quietly stood up so I would not wake him.I quickly went to our small bathroom, washed my face, and took a shower. I had to hurry. My
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