SCARLET VENGEANCE
The air in the room grew heavier with each passing moment, anticipation and dread intertwining.
Questions tumbled from our lips, but the answers remained elusive. Suddenly, the room fell into an ominous silence.
Finally, the doctor turned to us, his gaze heavy with sorrow "I'm sorry. Despite our efforts, we couldn't save her. Your mother has passed away."
Aunt Fernanda's gasp echoed the collective shock in the room. The weight of the words settled like a heavy shroud in my mind, and the doctor faced us with solemn eyes. "I understand this is incredibly difficult. We did everything we could, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, we lose the battle."
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