When I woke up, the sharp scent of hospital disinfectant filled my nose. Groggily turning over, I collided with a warm body.I quickly opened my eyes to find Atlas lying beside me. Staring at him in confusion, I struggled to grasp what was happening.He looked at me with a tender smile and gently kissed me. "Good morning, sleepyhead. Are you finally awake?”Still dazed, I mumbled, "What time is it?""It's 7," he replied softly."7?" I blinked, suddenly realizing it was evening. But why did it still seem like dawn outside?"7 p.m.," Atlas clarified.I gasped, glancing outside and then back at him. "It's 7 p.m.? Then... where's Dad?" Uncertain, I asked, trying to make sense of it all."He woke up briefly, then dozed off again. The doctor says he's finally getting some real rest," Atlas informed me in a gentle tone.Relief flooded through me. So, it was all real—my biological father was truly back.With a surge of happiness, I sat up abruptly, ready to get out of bed. Atlas's
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