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/-Lucas-/ She was heartbroken. In the last ten minutes, I had been leaning again the door frame, watching her stare absentmindedly at her daughter. After the blood transfusion, I assumed Amelia would be fine or show some signs of improvement at least. But she only became worse. I didn't know if the drugs were helping or not. The doctor said they will make her feel better, but weakness, lack of appetite and bloody vomit didn't exactly count as recovery. I pushed myself off the door frame, deciding that she'd been sulking long enough. She needed comfort and I was here to offer that. “Hazel,” I placed a hand on her shoulder and she flinched. I was right. She was lost in thoughts. “Lucas,” she dried her eyes quickly, pushing forward a smile that failed to reach her eyes. “I didn't

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