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54: Nonna is Awake

Author: Chisomm
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-29 04:42:59

A V E L I N A

I fell asleep in the chair, only to be awaken by the constant ringing of my phone. Groaning, I sat up straight, and looked at the time. It was almost six. I looked over to Maggie, who was still in the same position, before answering the call.

"Hello."

"How's Maggie?" Lorenzo asked.

"No change. I'll talk to the nurse and check what's happening."

"Okay. Have you had breakfast yet?"

"No."

"Take your time, Ave. Don't rush, okay? She'll be fine."

"Yeah."

"Call me if you need anything, I'll be there soon. Just need to get some work done."

"Will do."

"Alright. Bye, baby." I was caught off guard and a deep blush formed on my cheeks.

Thankfully, no one could see it. My heart hammered against my chest, and the butterflies in my stomach were doing crazy flips.

I hung up, and immediately ran towards the nurse's station. "Hi, good morning. Is it possible for me to clean her body since she can't physically do it herself."

"Of course. We can also provide you with a robe for her. Just
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