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Chapter 14

Author: Dunni
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Amelia.

I felt wet on my forehead as I woke up.

I didn't need to think of where I was to know where this was. It was definitely a hospital.

I could smell the antiseptics; their thick smell was all over the place, and it made me feel nauseous. Even worse was the familiar smell of drugs. Then there was the white light and painting that assaulted my senses and made it hard for me to open my eyes fully.

I tried to recall what happened, but it seemed to get lost on me. I could tell that I had not forgotten, not totally. It was there; I just needed time to figure it out.

My heart raced as I thought of what could possibly take me to the hospital. I scanned the room, and I found out I was alone. Tears threatened to fall from my eyes.

“You are awake! That's great. I was worried you'd been sleeping for too long. How are you feeling?”

His voice jolted me out of my reverie; I wasn't alone.

I didn't know when, but I suddenly felt hot streams pouring down my eyes towards my cheek. It poured out in
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