Trapped by the Cold Doctor
"Feel this? You're breathing. You're okay. Now follow my rhythm."
I inhaled deeply again. "In... two... three..." I exhaled slowly. "...and out... two... three..."
She began to mimic me, shaky at first, then steadier. Her breaths evened out little by little.
"That's my girl," I whispered, brushing a tear from her cheek. "You're doing so well."
Gradually, the color returned to her face. The trembling in her hands slowed. Her breathing became smoother, softer, controlled.
Damian exhaled heavily beside me, running a hand over his face. For a moment, he just stared at his daughter, then at me. His usual steel composure had melted into something raw.
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