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The doctor gave them a reassuring smile, “I assure you that your sister is not dying here today, Miss Cherry. The treatments have shown positive results; the excess fluid in her lungs has been significantly reduced. The chest x-ray and blood tests indicate improvement, and the ventilator support has stabilized her breathing."

Cherry's movements ceased as she fixated on the doctor's words, hope beginning to pierce through the layers of anxiety. “Really, doc? You're not just pulling our legs, are you?”

The doctor shook his head, smiling. “We anticipate a full recovery. Ixora responded well to the interventions, and her vital signs are steadily improving."

Relief flooded Cherry's expression, the weight visibly lifting from her shoulders. She pulled away from Jake’s arms and hugged the doctor. "Thank you so much, doc. Thank you so much! Can I see her?"

"Can we see her now, doctor?" Jerald added impatiently, needing to see Ixora.

"I'm afraid not. The patient needs to rest. She's sleeping a