Chapter 12 - Clara Wakes Up To A New And Safe Reality
Back at Massachusetts General Hospital, the afternoon sun cast warm golden rays across Clara’s private recovery suite.
Sophia sat in a comfortable armchair beside the bed, coloring in a bright new sketchbook with a box of Crayola markers.
Clara fluttered her eyelids open slowly, her breathing steady and natural as she looked around the quiet, luxurious room.
“Mommy! You’re awake!” Sophia cried out joyfully, tossing her crayons aside and scrambling gently onto the edge of the bed.
Clara smiled faintly, lifting her weak arms to wrap them securely around her little girl’s shoulders.
“Oh, my sweet baby… are you really here?” Clara whispered, tears of pure relief spilling down her cheeks.
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Julian walked out of the adjoining private bathroom, wiping his hands with a towel, his expression softening instantly at the sight.
He rushed to the bedside, gathering both of them into his arms in a tight, unbreakable embrace.
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