Chapter 14 - THE SURGERY RECOVERY
Inside the pediatric recovery wing of Mercy General Hospital, the rhythmic beep of the heart monitor filled the quiet room.
Lily woke up slowly, her right arm heavily encased in a bright pink fiberglass cast signed by her parents.
She blinked her big blue eyes, looking down at her teddy bear resting safely in her left arm.
"Hi, sweetie. How are you feeling?" Sarah asked gently, brushing a blonde curl away from her daughter's forehead.
"My arm hurts, Mommy, but I was brave," Lily whispered softly, offering a faint, courageous smile.
Ethan leaned down, pressing a tender kiss against her forehead while a wave of protective emotion washed over him.
"You were the bravest little girl in the entire world, Lily," Ethan praised softly, his voice thick with pride.
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The door to the hospital room clicked open, and Officer Miller stepped inside holding a small manila folder.
"Mr. and Mrs. Vance, I wanted to personally update you on the legal proceedings," Officer Miller began respectfully.
