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Author: E. Dahlia
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Jocelyn’s POV

“Hi, baby,” I beamed at Henry as he slowly fluttered his eyes open, taking in his surroundings slowly.

A day had passed since his surgery.

“M-Mummy, am I still sick?” was the first thing he uttered, as his eyes rested on me.

“No, baby. As a matter of fact, we are going home very soon.” I replied, immensely relieved that for the first time in a while, I wasn't lying to him about going home.

“Okay, mummy.” He whispered.

“Let me go get the doctor, alright?”

In response, Henry nodded.

Pressing a kiss to his forehead, I stroked his hair before making my way to the door. I was about leaving when the door creaked open from outside and Dr Simpson walked in.

“You beat me to it,” I smiled. “I was about coming to your office to inform you that Henry has woken up.”

“That's good then,” She smiled back before heading in. “Hey there, champ. How are we feeling today?”

“My tummy doesn't hurt anymore and I feel hungry,” Henry replied weakly. “I also feel like eating ice cream with waffl
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