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Chapter 10 - Sarah Sits Vigil By Her Daughter Hospital Bed

Back in the pediatric intensive care unit, the rhythmic beep of the heart monitor filled the quiet room. Sarah sat in a vinyl armchair beside Emma’s bed, gently stroking her daughter's soft brown hair.

Emma’s breathing had grown steady and deep, though her small face remained pale beneath the overhead lights. Mark walked softly into the room, placing a warm, reassuring hand on his wife's trembling shoulder.

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"The doctor says the antitrypsin flush worked, and her vital signs are stabilizing," Mark whispered gently. Sarah looked up at her husband, tears welling in her eyes once more, but this time out of profound relief.

"She's going to be okay, Mark... our little girl is going to make it," Sarah sobbed softly.

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