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A Future Worth Dreaming Of
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2025-03-15 11:00:53"Excuse me, Mr. James, Mrs. Athena."
Arthur’s fingers hovered over his phone, about to check the multiple missed calls and the message about Reyna. However, before he could reach for it, the door swung open, and a nurse entered, pushing a tray of food.
"It's time for your meal," the nurse said with a warm smile. "You need proper nutrition to recover quickly."
"I suppose there's no escaping this, huh?" Arthur sighed, leaning back against the pillows. Athena, who had been standing beside him, smirked.
"Not unless you want me to report you to the doctor, sir." The nurse chuckled, making Athena chuckle too. She quickly picked up a tray of food that was handed to Arthur.
"Don’t worry, nurse. I’ll make sure he eats everything!"
"Thank you. Don't forget to finish your meal afterward." The nurse gave a knowing smile before setting the tray down on t
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