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Chapter 114

Author: Summer Knowles
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-23 14:55:49
Zachary thought for a moment. “No.”

“Zachary, if Mia has another episode when she wakes up, I’ll call the hospital right away. I’ll also continue helping with her treatment,” Sarah said seriously.

Zachary nodded. He trusted her completely.

After everything that had happened, Sarah was utterly drained. She slumped back into the sofa, her breathing heavy.

On top of the pain from her burns, a dull, twisting ache began forming in her lower stomach, like a sharp blade digging into her insides.

She curled up slightly, clutching her abdomen tightly. Zachary noticed immediately.

“Sarah, what’s wrong?”

“My stomach…” she muttered weakly, sweat breaking out across her forehead. She didn’t have the energy to explain further.

“Did you take your painkillers today?”

“Not yet,” she managed.

Zachary didn’t hesitate. He headed straight to the kitchen, pulling a bottle of prescribed pain medication from the cabinet. He poured a glass of warm water and set it on the counter before turning back t
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