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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.

though they couldn’t see, neither Sienna nor Josial moved. They stood just

mucus blocking the airway, Use

thick.

saline solution

soon, a voice shouted, “It’s no use. There’s too much mucus

as lils mind raced

n!” Sienna suddenly announced, yanking back

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out to grab her

members, please leave!” the

give it a shot!” Sienna shouted, urgency in her voice. She didn’t wait

to the doctor

But it was already too late for him or

quickly, beating down

stop her.

instant, Josiah’s eyes widened in shock. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing–Sienna was actually

airway

stall were taken aback.

moment, even the medical

was completely focused. She cleared the phlegm and quickly looked

out here,” the nurse said, holding up

help?” She

exclaimed, pointing at the

lease step outside.”

none Let’s p prepare the

big sigh of

pull on her hand, Glancing down, she saw Miranda. Although she wasn’t fully awake,

good. Sienna whispered, holding

out a muffled sound, and

that meant. “Don’t cry, Miranda.

Miranda slowly released

It

freshen up, she thought, ready to pull back the bed curtain. Just then, an arm reached out to help her.

flickering. “Aren’t

scared after her reckless act just now. So,

reached out and steadied her arm.

to attention, straightening up and pulling away

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