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Chapter 25

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~Charlotte

A week after returning home from the hospital, I was finally starting to feel like myself again. I was eating well, sleeping well, and enjoying the company of Adam.

Ephraim has become a new friend to me. He was such a sweet boy, and I loved spending time with him.

One afternoon, Ephraim and I were playing a game in the living room when we heard the front door open. Adam walked in, and his face lit up when he saw us.

"I see you two are having fun," he said, his voice full of love.

"We are!" I said, my voice bubbly with excitement. "Ephraim is such a sweetheart, and he's such a good sport. He's been so patient with me as I've been getting back to normal."

Ephraim beamed at the compliment, and Adam looked at me with pride in his eyes.

"I'm so glad you two are getting along so well," he said. "It means the world to me."

I smiled, feeling my heart swell with happiness. "It means the world to me, too," I said.

Adam's face grew serious. "We have a lot to do today," he said. "We
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