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Chapter 46 Lack of A Better Word

Author: Artemis Z.Y.
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**Mia's POV**

The hospital corridors had become familiar territory over the past four days. Every morning, I'd arrive just as the sun began to paint the city skyline in shades of gold and pink. The nurses on the early shift knew me by name now, greeting me with gentle smiles as I made my way to Mom's room.

Today was no different. Emma, the head nurse, looked up from her station with a warm smile. "Good morning, Mrs. Branson. Your mother had a peaceful night."

"Any changes?" I asked, the question as automatic as breathing by now.

"All her indicators are holding steady." Emma's smile widened slightly. "Dr. Pierce just went in to check on her, actually."

I found Nate standing by Mom's bed, studying her charts with intense concentration. Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and his usually immaculate appearance showed subtle signs of wear - his sleeves rolled up carelessly, his collar slightly askew.

"Nate?"

He looked up, his professional mask softening into a genuine smile. "Mia. I was hopin
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