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2024-10-29 19:42:56Dante's POV
As we waited for the surgery to begin, I couldn't help but wonder what the outcome of the surgery will be. Of course, I was optimistic, I didn't want my dad to die. But the doctor made everything seem like things were really bad. Dad was being moved to another section of the hospital, and we were all gathered in the waiting room, waiting for the results.
Rhonda was pacing back and forth, her eyes fixed on the door. Olivia was sitting next to me, her hand in mine. I could feel her fear and worry, and I knew that she was trying to be strong for me.
The doctor had told us to relax, but there was no way we were doing that.
Landon, Olivia's dad, came in then. I guess Olivia had called him. He walked up
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