Behind the White Walls
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Liliana, who did not say a word, turned as white as a ghost.
She thought back to when she picked up the report yesterday, and the way I looked at her.
So calm, so still, like a pond with no ripples.
I did not even think to ask for her help.
She had that nagging feeling that maybe, just maybe, I did not love her anymore.
However, facing that truth was more than she could bear.
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Despite the chaos, the surgery was a success.
When I opened my eyes, it was like the world had flipped upside down. Everyone's attitude toward me changed dramatically. It was rare for them all to be together, but there they were, filling my hospital room with noise and life, a stark contrast to the quiet isolation b