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” Kelly’s voice cut in gently. “Your heart rate’s spiking. Are you in pain?”
I swallowed, sending knives down my raw throat. “I’m fine. Just… family stuff.”
She hesitated, clearly unconvinced, then adjusted my IV and patted my hand. “Press the call button if you need anything.”
After she left, I lay very still, staring at the ceiling tiles.
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