Hollis ****The soft rustle of the hospital sheets was the only sound in the dim room, save for the occasional beep of the machines monitoring Hailey’s vitals. The sterile, clinical smell had begun to fade into the background as I focused solely on her.Hailey was awake now, her eyes fluttering open, though her pain was still written in the faint furrow of her brow. I sat beside her, a glass of water in my hand, and waited as she slowly turned her head toward me."Here," I said gently, lifting the glass to her lips. "Just a little at a time."She nodded weakly, her eyes still a little unfocused as she tried to sit up. I propped her up, my hands careful but firm, helping her adjust to the new position without jostling her too much. The last thing she needed was to feel more pain.She took a sip, her hand trembling slightly around the cup. I felt a deep pang in my chest watching her struggle, but I stayed close, steady, letting her know I was there."You’re doing great," I whispered, wi
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