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Out of coma

Author: Sophs
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Chapter 45: Out of coma

ETHAN

The phone rang just as I was pouring myself a drink. I sighed, placed the glass down, and picked up the call.

“This is Ethan Blake,” I said, already annoyed by the interruption.

“Mr. Blake, this is Dr. Larson from St. Andrew’s Hospital,” a calm voice responded.

“I’m calling about your aunt, Margaret Blake. She’s just come out of her coma.” he added.

For a moment, I was silent, processing the words. My aunt had been in a coma for months after her car accident, and while I had hoped for this moment, I hadn’t expected it.

“How is she?” I asked, my tone sharper than intended.

“She’s stable but weak. It would be good for her to see you,” the doctor said.

“I’m on my way,” I said without hesitation, ending the call.

Margaret had always been the only person in my family who genuinely cared about me. She didn’t see me as the ruthless lawyer or the calculating man others did. To her, I was just Ethan, her nephew.

Immediately I walked into the hospita
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