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Chapter 28

Author: Raelyn Karson
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Braxton-

Spending all day with her had been better than I expected. We hung out in her hospital room watching movies and playing card games. It turns out we have a lot more in common than I expected as well.

We had to pause a few times when the nurses came in or when the doctor checked on her, but we were left alone for the most part. Halfway through the day, I felt like crap for lying to her and convincing the doctor to keep her longer. I could tell she was not enjoying staying at the hospital, but I did everything I could to make her feel better.

When nightfall came, I waited until she fell asleep so I could speak to her doctor. The whole point of getting her to stay was to spend time with her. Since everyone, mainly Jace, had returned home, there was no reason to stay in the hospital.

Knocking on the door to the Doctor’s office, I waited until he invited me to enter. Opening the door, I sat down across from his desk, lifting my legs to place my heels on his desk. Leaning back in th
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