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Chapter Nine

Author: Mary Smith
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-09 15:22:43
Sophia’s POV

By the time I finished my shift, my arm throbbed relentlessly despite the makeshift bandage I’d applied at the restaurant. My exhaustion weighed heavily on me, both physical and emotional. As I trudged home, my phone buzzed with a call from Crystal.

“Sophia,” her voice was immediately concerned. “I heard about what happened. Are you okay?”

I sighed, clutching the phone tightly. “I’m fine, Crystal. It’s just a burn. I’ll take care of it.”

“No, you won’t,” she replied firmly. “You’re going to the hospital. I’m picking you up in five minutes. Don’t argue with me.”

True to her word, Crystal arrived in a flurry of determination, ushering me into her car and driving me to the nearest hospital.

The hospital visit was quick. The doctor cleaned the burn, applied a soothing ointment, and wrapped my arm in a fresh bandage. “It’s a second-degree burn, but it should heal well if you take care of it,” the doctor explained.

Crystal hovered by my side, her protective energy a
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