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The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains of Ethan Johnson’s bedroom, casting a soft glow on the room. Emma adjusted the blankets over him, careful not to wake him. She glanced at the clock on the bedside table, it was nearly 7 a.m. She had a long day ahead, but it was one she had silently committed to. Ethan stirred, his eyes fluttering open. He blinked at her, his usual guarded expression softening slightly. “You’re here,” he murmured, his voice raspy from sleep. Emma offered a small smile. “Someone has to make sure you don’t overwork yourself into a coma.” Ethan huffed a weak laugh, rubbing his temple. “I’m not used to this—having someone fuss over me.” “Get used to it,” Emma said lightly, though there was an edge of seriousness to her tone. She reached for the small notebook on the bedside table where she had been documenting his progress. “How are your legs feeling today?” He hesitated. “The same,” he admitted. “I don’t feel much, but I guess that’s normal, right?”
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The morning sunlight was warm against Emma’s skin as she walked through the gardens of Ethan’s mansion, the gentle breeze tousling her hair. It had been a few weeks since Ethan had taken his first unsteady step, and every day, he grew stronger, both physically and emotionally. But Emma couldn’t shake the feeling of being caught between two worlds. On one hand, she had her life with Ethan, an arrangement, yes, but one that had begun to feel like something more. On the other hand, she had the family who had never believed in her, a family that had used her as a pawn in their ambitions.The weight of her past and her family’s expectations hung heavily on her heart.Her thoughts were interrupted when Ethan’s voice called out to her. “Emma.”Turning, she saw him approaching in his wheelchair, a determined look on his face. He had been practicing standing for longer periods lately, but he was still far from walking unassisted.“Hey,” Emma greeted him with a soft smile.“Can we talk?” he ask
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