★★★★★ After what felt like an eternity, Jasmine slowly unfurled her eyes, the soft hum of hospital machines filling the room. The sterile white ceiling above her was unfamiliar, and for a fleeting moment, panic surged through her—hadn't they been on the ship? Her heart raced as she pushed herself upright, her hands trembling against the sheets. Before she could process her surroundings, a nurse hurried to her side. "Please, don’t move so quickly! You need to take it easy," the nurse said gently, her tone both firm and reassuring. Jasmine blinked, still groggy, her voice barely above a whisper as she asked, "Where’s my family?" Her words carried the weight of her desperation, her mind racing to find Damon’s face, to know that he was safe. The nurse offered a soft smile, the kind that made Jasmine feel like she was in safe hands. "I’ll get them for you," she said kindly, already turning toward the door. "They’ve been waiting since early this morning." As the nurse left, Jasmine allo
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