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“Why call her? Just to hear her say no need again? Josiah thought. He wasn’t into masochism and definitely didn’t want to set himself up disappointment.

Zach and the others exchanged glances. After Josiah’s comment, they figured it was better to keep their mouths shut.

After seven, Sienna told the nurse quietly, Til step out for a bit. I’ll be in the outer room. Just call me if you need anything?

“Alright,” the nurse nodded.

Sienna grabbed her backpack and headed outside.

Meanwhile, Josiah and the others had finished eating. Chester and James were gone, leaving only Zach to discuss business matters with Josiah.

Sienna walked straight into the kitchen without looking their way, She pulled out a lunchbox from her backpack containing boiled corn and hard- bailed eggs.

The eggs were ready to eat once peeled, but the cold corn was tough to bite into. So, she popped it in the microwave for three minutes. When she took it out, it felt scalding hot. “Ouch, that’s hot she exclaimed,

Just then, Josiah entered to grab some water. He pretended not to notice as he filled his cup and turned away, while Sienna was busy munching on

her com

“This is all she’s having for dinner? Lunch was better, at least there was a sandwich and some carrot sticks, Josiah thought, eyeing her coolly. “Sienna, you eat like a bird.”

“What?” Sienna looked up, puzzled, but he was already walking away. She went back to nibbling on her corn. He really dislikes me–even eating corn is a problem, she thought, feeling speechless.

Later that night, Sienna kept watch by the bed. Failing to argue with her, Josiah settled on the couch nearby. They both avoided deep sleep. Even when fatigue hit, they only allowed themselves shallow naps

Suddenly, the monhor let out a piercing alarm.

Sienna jumped up from her chair and grabbed Miranda’s hand. “What’s wrong, Mirandar

“What’s happening?” Josiah rushed over from the couch.

They both glanced at the monitor and realized something was off. The blood oxygen saturation line had turned red.

“Call a doctor!” Josiah shouted.

“Got it.” Sienna pressed the call button. At the same time, Josiah dashed out, yelling for help.

In less than a minute, the medical staff arrived.

“Family, please step outside for a moment,” the nurse said, pulling the curtain around the bed to shield the scene from them. They were about to start an emergency procedure, and it was not something the family should witness.

Josial moved.

mucus blocking the airway,

too thick. It won’t come

solution to

no use.

lils mind raced with

back the curtain and

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reached out to

get in here? Family members, please leave!”

me give it a shot!” Sienna shouted, urgency in her

want to the doctor

it was already too late for him or the doctor to

quickly, beating down

stop her.

He couldn’t believe what

airway

stall were taken aback.

moment, even

was completely focused. She cleared the phlegm and quickly looked up at

out here,” the nurse said, holding up a

“How about meet Does it help?” She could tell she had removed some

nurse exclaimed, pointing at the

lease step outside.”

clear none Let’s p

let out a big sigh of relief and nodded.

she saw Miranda. Although she wasn’t fully awake, her

Sienna whispered, holding Miranda’s

throat let out a muffled sound, and warm tears

eyes quickly reddened as she realized what that meant. “Don’t cry, Miranda. I’m

slowly released her

her. It hadn’t been long, but the stress

Just then, an arm reached out to help her.

cleared his throat, his eyes flickering. “Aren’t you going

closely behind. She felt a bit scared after her reckless act just now. So, as she entered, she didn’t

reached out and steadied her

straightening up and

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