JaneAs the shrill ringtone of my phone pierced through the quiet of my living room, I felt a knot of apprehension tighten in my stomach. Answering the call, I heard Nick's voice, urgent and strained, informing me of Isabel's accident and subsequent hospitalisation. My heart lurched with worry, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions swirling within me.Isabel, Nick's wife, my stepsister, lay injured in a hospital bed, and despite the tangled mess of familial ties and past grievances, I couldn't shake the instinctual urge to rush to her side. It felt wrong, unnatural, but the pull was undeniable.Determined to offer whatever help I could, I gathered a bouquet of flowers and a change of pyjamas for Isabel, hoping to provide some small comfort in her time of need. Yet, as I made my way to the hospital, a sense of unease gnawed at the edges of my consciousness, whispering doubts and insecurities into my mind.Arriving at the hospital, I navigated the maze of corridors with trepidation, my he
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