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Author: Reemah Reigns
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" Her heartbeat is stable now. 78 beats per minute. Her swollen feet are still the same, weighing the 25 kg as earlier. Her temperature is normal. In Total, out of 100, she is sixty-nine per cent healthy, " Mini gives the report as she examines Julian's health.

She turned gently to Asher, who was, as usual,, keeping note, and he nodded his agreement.

" Inform Douglas to bring the syringes so we can renew the IV transfusion "

Mini nodded and walked out of the bedroom, leaving the couple on their own.

Asher stood still for many seconds after the departure of Mini. The words from his wife an hour ago still resound in his head. He couldn't believe she would say such words. He never knew how unhappy she had been until that very moment when she said she could be passed as the unluckiest lady.

" Asher? " Julian suddenly called, her voice pulling the man right back to reality.

" Yes? " He responded as he pulled towards her. " You want something? "

" Mini " She replied. " Can you please
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