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“We’ll help you,” I said firmly. “We’ll get her upstairs.”

The next twenty minutes were a struggle. Nora led the way, clearing our path. Astrid and I pushed Rachel’s bed through a maze of corridors and elevators.

By the time we reached Astrid’s hotel room, I was drenched in sweat, my legs threatening to give out. My illness made even this exertion almost unbearable.

“I’m taking a shower. I smell like garbage,” Astrid announced, disappearing into the bathroom,

I collapsed into a chair beside Rachel’s bed, trying to catch my breath.

“Are you alright? You look pale,” Nora asked.

“Just tired,” I lied, wiping sweat from my forehead.

“Would you like to shower?”

I shook my head. As much as I wanted to wash away the basement grime, I knew my legs wouldn’t support me.

I turned to Rachel, gently taking her hand in mine. Her skin was cool, her fingers fragile.

“I’m so sorry it took me so long,” I whispered.

and clear despite her immobile state. For four years, I’d believed she was being treated abroad, never

understands everything,” Nora said quietly. “She appears unresponsive, but Miss Hayes is aware. She just can’t

thumb over her knuckles. “I know. I took care of Blake when he

of everything these past four years – every neglect, every harsh word, every time they discussed if

the thought of Rachel trapped in her body, enduring

continued. “Mr. Parker

“But what has the Rose family done in four years? Even her mother once said Miss Hayes doesn’t need

in sight, Nora said, tears streaming down her face. “Is that even living? Sometimes I wonder if death would be

left Nora’s lips, I felt movement against my palm. Rachel’s

sight broke my heart. I tightened my

said firmly. “You’re going

gaze, determination flooding my voice. “I’m getting you out of here tonight, away from the

glanced at Nora, whose mouth had fallen open. “And I’ll find you proper treatment – the same specialists who helped Blake. You

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I thought bitterly. I could have contacted Dr. Harrison

other doctors. Rachel has time all the time in the world to recover.

at me. “Sinclair